How far is Sullivan, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Sullivan, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Buffalo.
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Start on Canaseraga Road
19 m · 4 sec · Canaseraga Road
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Turn right onto State Route 5
108 m · 5 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
1579 ft · 25 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Genesee Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Turn right onto Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Manlius Center Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Manlius Center Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
603 ft · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Syracuse
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 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 Sullivan and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Sullivan 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 Sullivan to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Sullivan and 92 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sullivan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 153.69 mi (247.34 km).
#1 Sullivan
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 15,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.0545100, -75.8468600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.60 | $55.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.92 | $57.83 |
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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