Distance Guide
How far is New York from Buffalo?
The distance between New York, NY and Buffalo, NY is about 292 miles — roughly a 5 hr 19 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
292 mi
Drive time
5 hr 19 min
Midpoint
41.800°, -76.442°
Driving from New York to Buffalo
Most drivers cover the 292-mile route in about 5 hr 19 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 146 miles each instead of 292. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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