How far is Morrisville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Morrisville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.88 mi
03h 02m
Flight
163.91 mi
263.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.88 mi
Kilometers
295.93 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Manchester
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

From Morrisville
90 mi
01h 31m
To Buffalo
93.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    23 m · 5 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    11 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany Street

    2927 ft · 2 min · Albany Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forman Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · Ledyard Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Syracuse Road

    556 ft · 9 sec · Syracuse Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Syracuse Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Syracuse Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cazenovia Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 72%
I 690 West
13.9 mi · 8%
Main Street
11 mi · 6%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
Cazenovia Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Highbridge Road
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 31m from Morrisville
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Morrisville and 93.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morrisville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

38 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

83 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

89 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.79 km).

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#1 Morrisville

Village in New York state

Population1,733
Coordinates42.8986800, -75.6401800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-75.640065, 42.898681)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.56 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
12.98 gal · 49.12 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $29.08 $58.16
Premium $4.86 $31.55 $63.10
Diesel $4.69 $30.46 $60.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisville and Buffalo. The current time is 04:21:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.