How far is New Square, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from New Square, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.87 mi
05h 55m
Flight
276.58 mi
445.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.58 mi
Kilometers
445.12 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.87 mi
Kilometers
577.54 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in New Square
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Square
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Square
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
Owego
NY

Village in Tioga County, New York

From New Square
176.5 mi
02h 57m
To Buffalo
182.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Square and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hempstead Road

    2738 ft · 1 min · New Hempstead Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1124 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  28. 28

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Square and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 39%
I 86
100 mi · 28%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 3%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
11.6 mi · 3%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

108 mi · 02h 15m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.2 mi
276.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owego
02h 57m from New Square
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Square and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Square to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Owego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.5 miles from New Square and 182.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.2 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.75 one way or $101.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Square and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Owego

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

91 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

101 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Square and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 276.58 mi (445.12 km).

New Square

#1 New Square

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population9,014
Coordinates41.1395600, -74.0294200
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-74.029426, 41.139559)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.94 L · about $50.75
Round trip
$101.51
25.32 gal · 95.88 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.75 $101.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.73 $113.46
Premium $4.86 $61.54 $123.08
Diesel $4.69 $59.43 $118.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Square and Buffalo. The current time is 00:38:43.

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.