How far is Long Beach, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Fastest route
Here are the directions from Long Beach, New York to Buffalo, New York:
Directions
- 🚗 Take Southern State Pkwy in West Hempstead from Austin Blvd, Long Beach Rd, Lincoln Ave, and Ocean Ave.
- 🚗 Turn left onto Monroe Blvd.
- 🚗 Use the right lane to turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Park Ave.
- 🚗 Turn right onto Long Beach Blvd and continue onto Long Beach Rd.
- 🚗 Pass by 7-Eleven (on the right in 1.1 mi) and continue straight onto Long Beach Rd.
- 🚗 Turn left onto Lincoln Ave and use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Merrick Rd.
- 🚗 Turn right onto Ocean Ave and continue onto Hempstead Ave.
- 🚗 Turn right onto the Southern State Pkwy W ramp to New York.
- 🚗 Take Cross Island Pkwy, Hutchinson River Pkwy N, and I-87 N to NY-17 W in Woodbury. Take exit 16 from I-87 N.
- 🚗 Merge onto Southern State Pkwy and keep left to stay on Southern State Pkwy.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take the Cross Island Pkwy exit toward Whitestone Br and continue onto Cross Island Pkwy.
- 🚗 Use any lane to take exit 36S to merge onto I-678 N (Toll road).
- 🚗 Continue onto Hutchinson River Pkwy N and use the right 2 lanes to take exit 6B to merge onto Cross County Pkwy toward Saw Mill Pkwy/Yonkers.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 4N-4S-5 toward Central Park Ave and keep left, following signs for Central Park Ave/I-87 N/New York Thruway.
- 🚗 Continue onto Central Park Ave and use the left lane to merge onto I-87 N via the ramp to Tappan Zee Brg/Albany/I-4 N (Toll road).
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 16 for NY-17 toward US-6/Harriman (Toll road).
- 🚗 Continue to Windsor (Toll road) and then continue straight to stay on NY-17 W.
- 🚗 Follow NY-17 W, I-86 W, and I-390 N to NY-36 N in Groveland. Take exit 6 from I-390 N.
- 🚗 Continue onto I-86 W/NY-17 W and keep left at the fork to continue on I-86/NY-17 W.
- 🚗 Keep left at the fork to continue on I-390 N and take exit 6 for NY-36 toward Mt Morris/Letchworth Pk.
- 🚗 Get on NY-400 N in Aurora from US-20A W and use the right lane to take the ramp onto NY-400 N.
- 🚗 Continue on NY-400 N. Take I-190 N to Church St in Buffalo. Take exit 7 from I-190 N.
- 🚗 Use any lane to merge onto I-90 E and use the right 2 lanes to take exit 53 for I-190 toward Downtown Buffalo/Niagara Falls.
- 🚗 Take exit 7 for Church St toward Buffalo/Outer Hbr and turn left onto Delaware Ave.
- 🚗 Arrive at your destination.
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure to have sufficient fuel for the journey.
- Keep track of the road signs and exits to avoid missing any turns.
- Check for real-time traffic updates to adjust your route if necessary.
- Use a GPS navigation system or map to assist you during the journey.
- Take breaks during the long drive to stay refreshed and avoid fatigue.
- Pack essential items such as snacks, water, and emergency supplies for the trip.
- Observe traffic rules and regulations for a safe and enjoyable journey.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
115 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
106 m · 6 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard
51 m · 18 sec · Monroe Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
773 ft · 25 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard
159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunrise Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1838 ft · 32 sec · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Springfield Boulevard
667 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue
134 m · 19 sec · North Conduit Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Boulevard
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Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Long Beach and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 424.5 miles (683.2 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 203 miles from Long Beach and 221.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.1 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 you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Long Beach and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 312.41 mi (502.77 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,303 |
| Coordinates | 40.5884400, -73.6579100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 683 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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