How far is Tusten, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Tusten, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 286.5 miles (461 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chemung County, New York, United States of America
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tusten and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tusten and Buffalo.
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Start on Crawford Road
1356 ft · 60 sec · Crawford Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 97
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 97
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Continue on State Highway 97
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 97
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 97
34 mi · 51 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on Stockport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stockport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front Street
931 ft · 19 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Read Street
84 m · 12 sec · Read Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Sands Creek Road
682 ft · 13 sec · Sands Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
40.1 mi · 49 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 Tusten and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Tusten and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tusten to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Elmira Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Tusten and 146.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tusten and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Elmira Heights
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 Elmira Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tusten and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 217.81 mi (350.53 km).
#1 Tusten
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,478 |
| Coordinates | 41.5553700, -75.0190600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.30 | $90.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.14 | $98.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.46 | $94.91 |
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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