How far is Neversink, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Neversink, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
293.41 mi
04h 56m
Flight
228.95 mi
368.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.95 mi
Kilometers
368.46 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.41 mi
Kilometers
472.19 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Neversink
Sat, Apr 18, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Neversink
2026-04-17T18:45
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Neversink
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
Elmira
NY

City in Chemung County, New York, USA

From Neversink
144.3 mi
02h 28m
To Buffalo
149.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 55

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 55

  2. 2

    Continue on Neversink Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Neversink Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: Monticello, New York

    833 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1819 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Liberty

    701 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 52

    55 m · 10 sec · State Highway 52

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 52

    2549 ft · 1 min · State Highway 52

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Triangle Road

    943 ft · 13 sec · Triangle Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    753 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  29. 29

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 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 Neversink 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 34%
Triangle Road
81.5 mi · 28%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 11%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 4%
Big Tree Road
10.8 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

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmira
02h 28m from Neversink
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Neversink and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Elmira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Neversink and 149.1 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.49 one way or $82.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Neversink and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Neversink and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 228.95 mi (368.46 km).

Neversink

#1 Neversink

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

Population3,430
Coordinates41.8473100, -74.6190500
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 55 (-74.619004, 41.847251)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.19 L · about $41.49
Round trip
$82.99
20.7 gal · 78.38 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.49 $82.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.38 $92.76
Premium $4.86 $50.31 $100.62
Diesel $4.69 $48.58 $97.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Neversink and Buffalo. The current time is 18:45:58.

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.