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

The driving distance from Port Jervis, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
317.28 mi
05h 14m
Flight
238.51 mi
383.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.51 mi
Kilometers
383.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.28 mi
Kilometers
510.61 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Port Jervis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Jervis
2026-04-22T17:55
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Jervis
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
Waverly
NY

Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America

From Port Jervis
156.7 mi
02h 37m
To Buffalo
160.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Port Jervis Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Mount Hope as the closest live forecast in the Orange County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Jervis and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pike Street

    1412 ft · 45 sec · Pike Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Slate Hill Road

    694 ft · 12 sec · Slate Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1271 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Jervis 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Slate Hill Road
113 mi · 36%
I 86
100 mi · 32%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 10%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
02h 37m from Port Jervis
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Port Jervis 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 Jervis to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.6 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Port Jervis and 160.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.90 one way or $89.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

98 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

101 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Jervis and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 238.51 mi (383.85 km).

Port Jervis

#1 Port Jervis

City in Orange County, New York

Population8,453
Coordinates41.3750900, -74.6926600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Street (-74.692755, 41.375168)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.38 L · about $44.90
Round trip
$89.80
22.4 gal · 84.76 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $44.90 $89.80
Mid-grade $4.48 $50.19 $100.37
Premium $4.86 $54.44 $108.89
Diesel $4.69 $52.57 $105.15

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 Jervis and Buffalo. The current time is 17:55:33.

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.