How far is Orwell, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Orwell, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orwell and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Buffalo.
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Start on County Route 22
25 m · 6 sec · County Route 22
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Continue on County Route 2
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Route 2
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Continue on Richland-Orwell Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richland-Orwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ridge Road
56 m · 6 sec · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto County Route 48
136 m · 12 sec · County Route 48
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Continue on Richland Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Richland Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2144 ft · 38 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Jefferson Street
617 ft · 14 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Salina Street
1677 ft · 30 sec · Salina Street
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Turn left onto Rome Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Rome Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
2487 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138.1 mi · 2 hr 40 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 Orwell and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Orwell and 93.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.46 one way or $52.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orwell and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs
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 Clifton Springs.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 152.67 mi (245.7 km).
#1 Orwell
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.5747900, -75.9963100 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $29.57 | $59.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
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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