How far is Greenpoint, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Greenpoint, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
382.55 mi
06h 42m
Flight
294.43 mi
473.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.43 mi
Kilometers
473.84 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.55 mi
Kilometers
615.66 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Greenpoint
Fri, Oct 16, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenpoint
2026-10-15T19:50
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenpoint
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vestal
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Greenpoint
188.1 mi
03h 21m
To Buffalo
194.5 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Greenpoint Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenpoint and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenpoint and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Nassau Avenue

    828 ft · 42 sec · Nassau Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard

    1.2 km · 3 min · McGuinness Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge

    2838 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    69 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    65 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 11th Place

    76 m · 15 sec · 11th Place

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 50th Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · 50th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 West: Queens Midtown Tunnel

    72 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto 51st Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    140 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    74 m · 8 sec · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street

    745 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel

    145 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    104 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  40. 40

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  41. 41

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  44. 44

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  51. 51

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  53. 53

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenpoint and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
54 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
8 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 26%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 23%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 12%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.2 mi
294.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vestal
03h 21m from Greenpoint
Leave By
10:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenpoint and Rain near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenpoint to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 382.6 miles (615.7 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vestal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.1 miles from Greenpoint and 194.5 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.05 one way or $120.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenpoint and Rain near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Vestal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vestal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vestal.

BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

111 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

112 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenpoint and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 294.43 mi (473.84 km).

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#1 Greenpoint

Greenpoint is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7237100, -73.9509700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Nassau Avenue (-73.950971, 40.723712)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.5 gal
51.1 L · about $60.05
Round trip
$120.10
27 gal · 102.2 L
Estimated CO2
120 kg one way
Round trip: 239.9 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $60.05 $120.10
Mid-grade $4.98 $67.26 $134.51
Premium $5.38 $72.66 $145.31
Diesel $6.51 $87.87 $175.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenpoint and Buffalo. The current time is 19:50:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.