How far is Pine Bush, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Pine Bush, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bush and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bush and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1090 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Route 52
8.2 mi · 12 min · Route 52
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Mountain Road
1945 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Center Street
12.3 mi · 14 min · Center Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
86 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Road
832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road
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Take the exit straight
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Pine Bush and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
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 Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Chemung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.6 miles from Pine Bush and 167.3 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.66 one way or $91.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pine Bush and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Chemung
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 Chemung.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bush and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 250.28 mi (402.78 km).
#1 Pine Bush
Hamlet located in the Towns of Crawford and Shawangunk, New York, within Orange and Ulster counties in the U.
| Population | 1,780 |
| Coordinates | 41.6081500, -74.2990400 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $45.66 | $91.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $51.04 | $102.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $55.37 | $110.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $53.46 | $106.93 |
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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