How far is Northville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Northville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
272.45 mi
04h 31m
Flight
238.72 mi
384.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.72 mi
Kilometers
384.18 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.45 mi
Kilometers
438.47 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
Jordan
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Northville
131.9 mi
02h 15m
To Buffalo
140.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
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 Northville and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Adirondack Trail

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Adirondack Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    98 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Riceville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Riceville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Adirondack Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on North Comrie Avenue

    2969 ft · 1 min · North Comrie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Townsend Avenue

    1425 ft · 45 sec · Townsend Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Collingwood Avenue

    149 m · 16 sec · Collingwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

    72 m · 7 sec · Parkwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Maplewood Avenue

    682 ft · 19 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Perry Street

    2216 ft · 1 min · North Perry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1069 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

    1060 ft · 35 sec · Pleasant Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    9 m · 8 sec · West State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cayadutta Street

    1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street

  18. 18

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

    1892 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Dutchtown Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1959 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    2488 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2469 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    210.1 mi · 4 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
40 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
210 mi · 77%
Adirondack Trail
15.7 mi · 6%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 4%
Dutchtown Road
6.64 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

210 mi · 04h 03m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
02h 15m from Northville
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Northville 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 Northville to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Northville and 140.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.53 one way or $77.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jordan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 14 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

21 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

26 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

84 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

93 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 238.72 mi (384.18 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

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

Population1,057
Coordinates43.2256300, -74.1720800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-74.171804, 43.225703)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.39 L · about $38.53
Round trip
$77.05
19.22 gal · 72.78 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.53 $77.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.06 $86.12
Premium $4.86 $46.71 $93.43
Diesel $4.69 $45.11 $90.22

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 Northville and Buffalo. The current time is 00:10:55.

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.