How far is Tarrytown, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Tarrytown, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.89 mi
04h 40m
Flight
251.1 mi
404.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.1 mi
Kilometers
404.1 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.89 mi
Kilometers
482.62 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarrytown
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarrytown
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
Seneca Knolls
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Tarrytown
140.2 mi
02h 20m
To Buffalo
159.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Tarrytown and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tarrytown Road

    7 m · 3 sec · Tarrytown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Tarrytown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delaware Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Delaware Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Helderberg Trail

    7 mi · 11 min · Helderberg Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Helderberg Trail

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Helderberg Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 443

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 443

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 30

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  8. 8

    Continue on Zicha Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Junction Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Junction Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Junction Road

    3004 ft · 57 sec · Junction Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 30A

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 30A

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 5S

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1236 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    227 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
227 mi · 76%
State Highway 30A
15.1 mi · 5%
Helderberg Trail
10.3 mi · 3%
State Highway 443
7.32 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
Delaware Turnpike
3.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

227 mi · 04h 23m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
251.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Knolls
02h 20m from Tarrytown
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Tarrytown and 159.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.42 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls

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 Seneca Knolls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7.3 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 7.3 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

68 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarrytown and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 251.1 mi (404.1 km).

Tarrytown

#1 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,285
Coordinates42.5589700, -73.9509600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Tarrytown Road (-73.950942, 42.558913)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.06 L · about $42.42
Round trip
$84.83
21.16 gal · 80.12 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.42 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.41 $94.82
Premium $4.86 $51.43 $102.86
Diesel $4.69 $49.66 $99.33

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 Tarrytown and Buffalo. The current time is 03:56:07.

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.