How far is Afton, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Afton, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.04 mi
03h 52m
Flight
176.53 mi
284.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.53 mi
Kilometers
284.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.04 mi
Kilometers
370.22 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Afton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Afton
2026-04-15T06:51
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Afton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterloo
NY

City in Seneca County, New York, United States of America

From Afton
106.1 mi
01h 56m
To Buffalo
124 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daly Drive

    27 m · 9 sec · Daly Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    70 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Caswell Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Caswell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 41

    6.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 206

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 206

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 41

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 206

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 206

  8. 8

    Continue on Coventry Road

    609 ft · 10 sec · Coventry Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1521 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2463 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 206

    10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    2670 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 81 North

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  24. 24

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  29. 29

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  34. 34

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Afton and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 44%
I 81 North
21.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 206
17.8 mi · 8%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 5%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 4%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
176.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
01h 56m from Afton
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Afton and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Afton and 124 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Afton and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

56 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

61 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

67 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

119 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Afton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 176.53 mi (284.1 km).

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#1 Afton

Village in New York, United States

Population796
Coordinates42.2281400, -75.5265700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Daly Drive (-75.526395, 42.22834)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.73 L · about $32.55
Round trip
$65.11
16.24 gal · 61.46 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.55 $65.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.39 $72.77
Premium $4.86 $39.47 $78.94
Diesel $4.69 $38.12 $76.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Afton and Buffalo. The current time is 06:51:11.

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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.