How far is Hammond, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Hammond, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.9 mi
04h 00m
Flight
192.28 mi
309.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.28 mi
Kilometers
309.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.9 mi
Kilometers
400.57 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T02:53
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weedsport
NY

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

From Hammond
124 mi
02h 00m
To Buffalo
124.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 43 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 37

    13.3 mi · 15 min · State Route 37

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    844 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo

    2487 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    803 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 55%
State Route 37
82.2 mi · 33%
State Highway 37
18 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.63 mi
Oak Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

138 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weedsport
02h 00m from Hammond
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Hammond and 124.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.20 one way or $70.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Weedsport

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

28 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

34 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

86 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

92 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 192.28 mi (309.45 km).

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#1 Hammond

Town in St.

Population1,153
Coordinates44.4489500, -75.6941200
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-75.694059, 44.449028)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.25 L · about $35.20
Round trip
$70.40
17.56 gal · 66.5 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.20 $70.40
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.34 $78.69
Premium $4.86 $42.68 $85.36
Diesel $4.69 $41.21 $82.43

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Buffalo. The current time is 02:53:10.

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