How far is Madison, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Madison, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Water Spouts
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Buffalo.
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Start on South Street
14 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
15 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Forman Street
901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street
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Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · Ledyard Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Syracuse Road
556 ft · 9 sec · Syracuse Road
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Merge slight left onto Syracuse Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Syracuse Road
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Continue on Cazenovia Road
4 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on East Seneca Street
822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Continue on Highbridge Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on East Genesee Street
3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 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 Madison and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
131 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Madison and 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 Madison to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Madison and 96.6 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs
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 Clifton Springs.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 170.39 mi (274.22 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 283 |
| Coordinates | 42.8989600, -75.5121200 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.32 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $35.44 | $70.88 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $43.47 | $86.93 |
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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