How far is Thornwood, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Thornwood, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 370 miles (595.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornwood and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornwood and Buffalo.
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Start on Kensico Road
42 m · 8 sec · Kensico Road
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Continue on Kensico Road
736 ft · 31 sec · Kensico Road
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Continue on Marble Avenue
733 ft · 29 sec · Marble Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
113 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.2 km · 58 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
155 m · 12 sec · Bedford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasantville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pleasantville Road
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Take the ramp left
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn sharp right
13.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
934 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
893 ft · 19 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palisades Interstate Parkway
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1582 ft · 20 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle
54 m · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33.5 mi · 40 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue straight
104.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Thornwood and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
105 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thornwood 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 Thornwood to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 370 miles (595.5 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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 181.8 miles from Thornwood and 188.3 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.3 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 $52.36 one way or $104.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thornwood and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Apalachin
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 Apalachin.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornwood and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 288.7 mi (464.61 km).
#1 Thornwood
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 41.1234300, -73.7790200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $52.36 | $104.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.48 | $126.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.30 | $122.61 |
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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