How far is Steuben, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Steuben, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Steuben and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steuben and Buffalo.
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Start on Soule Road
18 m · 8 sec · Soule Road
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Turn left onto Town Barn Road
4 mi · 7 min · Town Barn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 46
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on Town Line Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Town Line Road
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Continue on Townline Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Townline Road
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Continue on State Highway 46
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on Rome-Westernville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Rome-Westernville Road
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Continue on Ridge Mills Road
2795 ft · 47 sec · Ridge Mills Road
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Continue on North James Street
841 ft · 16 sec · North James Street
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Turn straight onto Black River Boulevard North
2.4 mi · 4 min · Black River Boulevard North
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Keep slight left
147 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Erie Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · Erie Boulevard East
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Keep slight right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
2339 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168.4 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Steuben 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
168 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Steuben and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steuben to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 100.8 miles from Steuben and 100.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Steuben and Mostly Sunny 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 Steuben and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 183.82 mi (295.83 km).
#1 Steuben
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 43.3200700, -75.2829500 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $31.82 | $63.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $34.51 | $69.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $33.33 | $66.65 |
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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