How far is Queens Village, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Queens Village, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
400.44 mi
06h 51m
Flight
303.66 mi
488.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.66 mi
Kilometers
488.69 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.44 mi
Kilometers
644.45 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Return by in Queens Village
Fri, Nov 6, 11:21 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens Village
2026-11-06T09:38
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens Village
8:00 PM EST
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
Johnson City
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Queens Village
194.6 mi
03h 25m
To Buffalo
205.8 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Village Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Today

Chance Water Spouts

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queens Village and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queens Village and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on 90th Avenue

    5 m · 8 sec · 90th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard

    1462 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    3217 ft · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  31. 31

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  39. 39

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  41. 41

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens Village 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
45 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 25%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 22%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 17%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 4%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 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

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 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.7 mi
303.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson City
03h 25m from Queens Village
Leave By
10:18 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Queens Village and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queens Village to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?

Johnson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Queens Village and 205.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 303.7 miles (488.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.7 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 EST. 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 $61.10 one way or $122.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Queens Village and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson City

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

97 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

109 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queens Village and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 303.66 mi (488.69 km).

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#1 Queens Village

Queens Village is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7267700, -73.7415200
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: 90th Avenue (-73.741536, 40.726785)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 644 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.13 gal
53.49 L · about $61.10
Round trip
$122.20
28.26 gal · 106.98 L
Estimated CO2
125.6 kg one way
Round trip: 251.1 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $61.10 $122.20
Mid-grade $4.88 $68.95 $137.91
Premium $5.28 $74.63 $149.27
Diesel $6.48 $91.53 $183.07

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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There is no time difference between Queens Village and Buffalo. The current time is 09:38:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.