How far is Stillwater, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Stillwater, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 313.9 miles (505.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Buffalo.
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Start on Moose Pond Club Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Moose Pond Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 28N
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 28N
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Continue on State Highway 28N
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28N
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peaceful Valley Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Peaceful Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 8
19.4 mi · 27 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on State Highway 8
719 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Mappa Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Mappa Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on New Floyd Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on East Dominick Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street
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Take the exit left
10.9 mi · 15 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 Stillwater and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Stillwater and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 313.9 miles (505.1 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Stillwater and 161.6 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.38 one way or $88.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stillwater and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 251.15 mi (404.18 km).
#1 Stillwater
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 9,092 |
| Coordinates | 43.8500600, -74.0562500 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.60 | $99.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.81 | $107.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
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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