How far is Woodbury, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Woodbury, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
342.84 mi
05h 41m
Flight
266.16 mi
428.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.16 mi
Kilometers
428.34 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.84 mi
Kilometers
551.74 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
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
Barton
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Woodbury
168.5 mi
02h 50m
To Buffalo
174.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Falls Lane

    106 m · 27 sec · Falls Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 32

    4.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 32

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 17 West

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    104.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  23. 23

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 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 Woodbury 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
135 mi · 39%
I 86
100 mi · 29%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 10%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Continue straight

105 mi · 02h 11m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
266.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton
02h 50m from Woodbury
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Woodbury and 174.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.51 one way or $97.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbury and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Barton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barton, 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 Barton.

BUS

Scranton, PA

96 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

100 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

116 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

119 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 266.16 mi (428.34 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

Town in Orange County, New York

Population10,879
Coordinates41.3645400, -74.1059800
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Falls Lane (-74.104929, 41.364143)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.79 L · about $48.51
Round trip
$97.02
24.2 gal · 91.58 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.51 $97.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.22 $108.44
Premium $4.86 $58.82 $117.64
Diesel $4.69 $56.80 $113.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Buffalo. The current time is 22:35:14.

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.