How far is New Haven, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from New Haven, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Haven and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Buffalo.
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Start on State Route 104
9.4 mi · 13 min · State Route 104
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on West Seneca Street
3277 ft · 1 min · West Seneca Street
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Continue on State Route 104
68.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · State Route 104
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on West Ridge Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
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Take the exit straight toward NY 390
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
1605 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 50 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 New Haven and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 104
Continue on State Route 104
68.5 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Haven 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 New Haven to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irondequoit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from New Haven and 93 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Haven and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Irondequoit
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 Irondequoit.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 135.48 mi (218.03 km).
#1 New Haven
Town in New York
| Population | 2,820 |
| Coordinates | 43.4797900, -76.3152100 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $4.01 | $24.21 | $48.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.07 | $54.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
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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