How far is Port Chester, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Port Chester, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 381.8 miles (614.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
381.74 mi
06h 18m
Flight
297.79 mi
479.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.79 mi
Kilometers
479.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
381.74 mi
Kilometers
614.35 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Port Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Chester
2026-04-22T16:29
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Chester
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vestal
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Port Chester
187.9 mi
03h 09m
To Buffalo
193.8 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pearl Street

    2021 ft · 59 sec · North Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Post Road

    2514 ft · 51 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 37%
I 86
100 mi · 26%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 4%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 3%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

108 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84 mi
297.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vestal
03h 09m from Port Chester
Leave By
11:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Chester 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 Port Chester to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 381.8 miles (614.4 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vestal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.9 miles from Port Chester and 193.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.00 one way or $108.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Port Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Vestal

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

111 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

112 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Chester and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 297.79 mi (479.24 km).

Port Chester

#1 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pearl Street (-73.665704, 41.001769)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 614 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.47 gal
50.99 L · about $54.00
Round trip
$108.00
26.94 gal · 101.98 L
Estimated CO2
119.7 kg one way
Round trip: 239.4 kg / 528 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $54.00 $108.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $60.36 $120.72
Premium $4.86 $65.48 $130.96
Diesel $4.69 $63.23 $126.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Chester and Buffalo. The current time is 16:29:35.

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.