How far is Lindenhurst, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Lindenhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 424.4 miles (683 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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
424.42 mi
07h 10m
Flight
321.67 mi
517.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.67 mi
Kilometers
517.67 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.42 mi
Kilometers
683.04 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Lindenhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindenhurst
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 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
9:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindenhurst
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
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Lindenhurst
207.6 mi
03h 35m
To Buffalo
216.8 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Wellwood Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Wellwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward NY 27 West: New York

    668 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Huntington

    751 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Southern Parkway West, New York

    825 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    16.5 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue

    133 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West

    532 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West

    81 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West

    549 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 212th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  40. 40

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  46. 46

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  47. 47

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  50. 50

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  51. 51

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  52. 52

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  53. 53

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  54. 54

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  55. 55

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  56. 56

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  57. 57

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  59. 59

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindenhurst 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
60 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
7 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 24%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 20%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 16%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 4%
Southern State Parkway
16.5 mi · 4%
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
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.7 mi
321.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
03h 35m from Lindenhurst
Leave By
9:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 424.4 miles (683 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.6 miles from Lindenhurst and 216.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.7 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 $120.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Buffalo is Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

108 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindenhurst and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 321.67 mi (517.67 km).

Lindenhurst

#1 Lindenhurst

Village in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,727
Coordinates40.6867700, -73.3734500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wellwood Avenue (-73.373486, 40.68679)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 683 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.98 gal
56.69 L · about $60.05
Round trip
$120.11
29.96 gal · 113.38 L
Estimated CO2
133.1 kg one way
Round trip: 266.3 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $60.05 $120.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $67.13 $134.25
Premium $4.86 $72.82 $145.64
Diesel $4.69 $70.32 $140.63

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindenhurst and Buffalo. The current time is 17:49:15.

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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.