How far is Greenville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Greenville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 376 miles (605.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.02 mi
06h 23m
Flight
290.97 mi
468.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.97 mi
Kilometers
468.27 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.02 mi
Kilometers
605.14 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Nov 7, 11:54 PM EST
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-11-07T17:31
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Nov 7, 11:54 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EST

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

Leave by
11:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
8:00 PM EST
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
Apalachin
NY

Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York

From Greenville
185 mi
03h 11m
To Buffalo
190.9 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM EST
Wind
18 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    24 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ardsley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ardsley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    143 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Tappan Zee Bridge

    2797 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  33. 33

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 38%
I 86
100 mi · 27%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 4%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 3%
New York State Thruway
11.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

108 mi · 02h 15m

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85 mi
291 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apalachin
03h 11m from Greenville
Leave By
11:12 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 376 miles (605.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185 miles from Greenville and 190.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85 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 EST. 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 $56.95 one way or $113.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Apalachin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apalachin, 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 Apalachin.

BUS

Scranton, PA

84 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

112 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

113 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 290.97 mi (468.27 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9931500, -73.8198600
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.819861, 40.99315)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.23 L · about $56.95
Round trip
$113.91
26.54 gal · 100.46 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $56.95 $113.91
Mid-grade $4.86 $64.43 $128.85
Premium $5.25 $69.71 $139.41
Diesel $6.46 $85.70 $171.40

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Buffalo. The current time is 17:31:11.

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.