How far is Norwich, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Norwich, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
210.23 mi
03h 38m
Flight
172.08 mi
276.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.08 mi
Kilometers
276.93 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.23 mi
Kilometers
338.33 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-04-18T20:42
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Norwich
99.6 mi
01h 49m
To Buffalo
110.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  11. 11

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fabius Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

    18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  22. 22

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  27. 27

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Norwich 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 48%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 9%
State Route 80
17.3 mi · 8%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 6%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 5%
East Genesee Street
7.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 49m from Norwich
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Norwich and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Norwich and 110.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Norwich and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 172.08 mi (276.93 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in New York, USA

Population3,606
Coordinates42.5311800, -75.5235100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.52352, 42.531252)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.08 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.49
14.84 gal · 56.16 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.75 $59.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.25 $66.50
Premium $4.86 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $4.69 $34.83 $69.66

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 Norwich and Buffalo. The current time is 20:42:16.

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.