How far is Stuyvesant, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Stuyvesant, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
307.7 mi
04h 58m
Flight
261.28 mi
420.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.28 mi
Kilometers
420.49 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.7 mi
Kilometers
495.2 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Stuyvesant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stuyvesant
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stuyvesant
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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Stuyvesant
153.6 mi
02h 29m
To Buffalo
154.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 9J

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 9J

  2. 2

    Continue on River Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street South

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    776 ft · 13 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    82 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Columbia Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 787, US 9: Troy

    115 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South

    2653 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Montreal, Buffalo, Exits 24-61

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    273.7 mi · 5 hr 17 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stuyvesant 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
279 mi · 91%
River Road
9.1 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
State Highway 9J
5.46 mi · 2%
South Street
1.64 mi · 1%
I 787 South
1.46 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

274 mi · 05h 17m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
02h 29m from Stuyvesant
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stuyvesant 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 Stuyvesant to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 153.6 miles from Stuyvesant and 154.1 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.54 one way or $87.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stuyvesant and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7.5 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stuyvesant and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 261.28 mi (420.49 km).

Stuyvesant

#1 Stuyvesant

Town in New York

Population1,847
Coordinates42.3903600, -73.7815100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 9J (-73.781243, 42.390325)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.1 L · about $43.54
Round trip
$87.08
21.72 gal · 82.2 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $43.54 $87.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $48.66 $97.33
Premium $4.86 $52.79 $105.58
Diesel $4.69 $50.98 $101.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stuyvesant and Buffalo. The current time is 01:25:11.

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.