How far is Sangerfield, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Sangerfield, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sangerfield and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sangerfield and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Buell Avenue
2996 ft · 1 min · Buell Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 315
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 315
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 12B
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 12B
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Turn left onto Harding Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harding Road
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Continue on Bristol Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Bristol Road
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Turn right onto Cider Street
750 ft · 20 sec · Cider Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90
920 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2741 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
177.8 mi · 3 hr 26 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 Sangerfield 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
178 mi · 03h 26m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Sangerfield and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sangerfield to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Sangerfield and 97.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Sangerfield and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Phelps
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 Phelps.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sangerfield and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 177.11 mi (285.03 km).
#1 Sangerfield
City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,459 |
| Coordinates | 42.9139600, -75.3790600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
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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