How far is Oxford, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Oxford, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
228.75 mi
03h 47m
Flight
169.47 mi
272.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.47 mi
Kilometers
272.74 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.75 mi
Kilometers
368.14 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:09
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Thompson
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Oxford
104.1 mi
01h 53m
To Buffalo
124.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 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 Oxford and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lafayette Park

    5 m · 3 sec · Lafayette Park

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Canal Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · South Canal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 12

    12.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    64 m · 4 sec · Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 206

    10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2670 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 81 North

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  14. 14

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  18. 18

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  23. 23

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  28. 28

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 44%
I 81 North
21.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 12
12.7 mi · 6%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 5%
State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 5%
East Lake Road
9.92 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
01h 53m from Oxford
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Oxford and 124.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thompson

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

55 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

61 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

67 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 169.47 mi (272.74 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Town in Chenango County, New York, United States

Population1,369
Coordinates42.4420200, -75.5976900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette Park (-75.597672, 42.442044)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.56 L · about $32.35
Round trip
$64.71
16.14 gal · 61.12 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.35 $64.71
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.16 $72.32
Premium $4.86 $39.23 $78.46
Diesel $4.69 $37.88 $75.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Buffalo. The current time is 19:09:53.

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.