How far is Allegany, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Allegany, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allegany and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allegany and Buffalo.
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Start on North 5th Street
16 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West State Road
1866 ft · 39 sec · West State Road
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Turn right onto West Five Mile Road
2403 ft · 54 sec · West Five Mile Road
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Take the ramp left
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Salamanca
2010 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Parkway Drive
138 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive
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Take the exit straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Salamanca Great Valley
4.3 mi · 7 min · Salamanca Great Valley
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo
692 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peters Road
1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road
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Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 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 Allegany 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.
US 219 N
Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Allegany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allegany to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Allegany and 32.7 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allegany and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near East Otto
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 East Otto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allegany and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.99 km).
#1 Allegany
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,512 |
| Coordinates | 42.0900600, -78.4941900 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.88 | $23.75 |
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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