How far is Sherburne, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Sherburne, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Road
201.9 mi
03h 25m
Flight
171.98 mi
276.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.9 mi
Kilometers
324.93 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Return by in Sherburne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherburne
2026-04-22T19:12
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherburne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Sherburne
99.9 mi
01h 42m
To Buffalo
102 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
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 Sherburne and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    35 m · 5 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 46

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    15 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forman Street

    901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · Ledyard Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Syracuse Road

    556 ft · 9 sec · Syracuse Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Syracuse Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Syracuse Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cazenovia Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 65%
I 690 West
13.9 mi · 7%
State Route 12B
6.62 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
Cazenovia Road
3.99 mi · 2%
State Highway 12B
3.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

131 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 42m from Sherburne
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Sherburne 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 Sherburne to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 99.9 miles from Sherburne and 102 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.54 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Sherburne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherburne and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 171.98 mi (276.78 km).

Sherburne

#1 Sherburne

Town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA

Population1,296
Coordinates42.6781300, -75.4985100
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-75.498506, 42.678194)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $28.54
Round trip
$57.09
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.54 $57.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.90 $63.81
Premium $4.86 $34.61 $69.22
Diesel $4.69 $33.42 $66.84

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 Sherburne and Buffalo. The current time is 19:12:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.