How far is Seward, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Seward, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seward and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward and Buffalo.
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Start on State Highway 165
25 m · 5 sec · State Highway 165
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Turn left onto Slate Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Slate Hill Road
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Continue on Slate Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 10
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on France Street
1276 ft · 27 sec · France Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Ames Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Ames Road
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Continue on Reed Street
2951 ft · 50 sec · Reed Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Street
58 m · 3 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Wheeler Street
107 m · 6 sec · Wheeler Street
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Continue on Rock Street
1540 ft · 29 sec · Rock Street
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Turn slight right onto Little Mohawk Street
127 m · 16 sec · Little Mohawk Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1032 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
227 mi · 4 hr 23 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 Seward 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
227 mi · 04h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Seward 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 Seward to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Seward and 126.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.72 one way or $71.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Seward and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Weedsport
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 Weedsport.
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 Seward and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 216.72 mi (348.77 km).
#1 Seward
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.7209100, -74.6087500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.93 | $79.85 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.31 | $86.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
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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