How far is Sloatsburg, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Sloatsburg, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
355.21 mi
05h 51m
Flight
268.58 mi
432.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.58 mi
Kilometers
432.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.21 mi
Kilometers
571.65 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sloatsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sloatsburg
2026-04-17T20:26
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sloatsburg
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
Owego
NY

Village in Tioga County, New York

From Sloatsburg
172.6 mi
02h 55m
To Buffalo
182.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sloatsburg and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

    35 m · 12 sec · Trooper Robert V. Conklin Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Route 17

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Route 17

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 17

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 17

  5. 5

    Continue on Averell Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Averell Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 West

    134.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
135 mi · 38%
I 86
100 mi · 28%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Take the ramp left toward NY 17 West

135 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.6 mi
268.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owego
02h 55m from Sloatsburg
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sloatsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sloatsburg to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Owego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Sloatsburg and 182.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.23 one way or $100.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sloatsburg and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Owego

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

91 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

101 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sloatsburg and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 268.58 mi (432.23 km).

Sloatsburg

#1 Sloatsburg

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population3,089
Coordinates41.1545400, -74.1929200
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.192959, 41.154328)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.45 L · about $50.23
Round trip
$100.47
25.06 gal · 94.9 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $50.23 $100.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $56.15 $112.29
Premium $4.86 $60.91 $121.82
Diesel $4.69 $58.82 $117.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sloatsburg and Buffalo. The current time is 20:26:48.

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.