How far is Savannah, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Savannah, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.12 mi
02h 04m
Flight
107.83 mi
173.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.83 mi
Kilometers
173.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.12 mi
Kilometers
198.15 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Scottsville
NY

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Savannah
61.9 mi
01h 02m
To Buffalo
61.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
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 Savannah and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 31

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 31

  3. 3

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glasgow Street

    1162 ft · 20 sec · Glasgow Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Street

    3054 ft · 52 sec · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 414

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 414

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    945 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 82%
State Route 414
7.72 mi · 6%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 5%
State Route 31
4.19 mi · 3%
East Church Street
1.08 mi · 1%
East Genesee Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsville
01h 02m from Savannah
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Savannah and 61.2 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scottsville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

19 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

81 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

93 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

105 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 107.83 mi (173.53 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

Town in New York, United States

Population1,644
Coordinates43.0672900, -76.7596800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-76.759678, 43.067251)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $17.44
Round trip
$34.88
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.44 $34.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.49 $38.98
Premium $4.86 $21.15 $42.29
Diesel $4.69 $20.42 $40.84

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 Savannah and Buffalo. The current time is 18:03:20.

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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.