How far is Salisbury, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Salisbury, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Buffalo.
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Start on Military Road
32 m · 3 sec · Military Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on Fairfield Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
870 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Summit Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Summit Road
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Continue on Butler Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Butler Road
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Continue on Newport Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn right onto State Route 5
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Herkimer Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Herkimer Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
114 m · 12 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left
875 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North Genesee Street
120 m · 14 sec · North Genesee Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3041 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
188.3 mi · 3 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 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 Salisbury and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
188 mi · 03h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salisbury 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 Salisbury to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Salisbury and 110.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salisbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Tyre
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 Tyre.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 205.53 mi (330.77 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,847 |
| Coordinates | 43.1342400, -74.8240400 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $34.82 | $69.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $37.77 | $75.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
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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