How far is Tarrytown, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Tarrytown, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 369.6 miles (594.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
369.6 mi
06h 11m
Flight
286.48 mi
461.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.48 mi
Kilometers
461.05 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.6 mi
Kilometers
594.82 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarrytown
2026-04-15T17:45
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarrytown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Apalachin
NY

Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York

From Tarrytown
181.9 mi
03h 05m
To Buffalo
187.8 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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 Main Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

    891 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  33. 33

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 38%
I 86
100 mi · 27%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 9%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 4%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 3%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Mountain Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

108 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
286.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apalachin
03h 05m from Tarrytown
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Tarrytown and Rain Showers Likely 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 369.6 miles (594.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from Tarrytown and 187.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.28 one way or $104.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Tarrytown and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Apalachin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apalachin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

84 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

112 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

113 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarrytown and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 286.48 mi (461.05 km).

Tarrytown

#1 Tarrytown

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

Population11,560
Coordinates41.0762100, -73.8587500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.858693, 41.076361)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.04 gal
49.37 L · about $52.28
Round trip
$104.55
26.08 gal · 98.74 L
Estimated CO2
115.9 kg one way
Round trip: 231.8 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $52.28 $104.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $58.43 $116.86
Premium $4.86 $63.39 $126.77
Diesel $4.69 $61.21 $122.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tarrytown and Buffalo. The current time is 17:45:10.

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.