Drive time
New York to Buffalo
Quick answer
The drive from New York, NY to Buffalo, NY is approximately 4 hr 52 min covering about 292 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
292 mi
Drive time
4 hr 52 min
Midpoint
41.80°, -76.44°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Buffalo, meeting halfway saves each of you about 146 miles and 146 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
41.7996°, -76.4422°
New York and Buffalo are about 292 miles apart — each person drives roughly 146 miles.
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