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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.59 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.4 mi
93.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.4 mi
Kilometers
93.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Allegany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allegany
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allegany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Otto
NY

Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

From Allegany
38.9 mi
00h 42m
To Buffalo
32.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    16 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West State Road

    1866 ft · 39 sec · West State Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Five Mile Road

    2403 ft · 54 sec · West Five Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Salamanca

    2010 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Parkway Drive

    138 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Salamanca Great Valley

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Salamanca Great Valley

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo

    692 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Peters Road

    1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo

    28.1 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  19. 19

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  21. 21

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 219 N
28.1 mi · 39%
Southern Tier Expressway
12.9 mi · 18%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 7%
Salamanca Great Valley
4.32 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
2.55 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Otto
00h 42m from Allegany
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

48 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

48 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Jamestown, New York

52 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

55 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allegany and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.99 km).

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#1 Allegany

Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Population7,512
Coordinates42.0900600, -78.4941900
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-78.494312, 42.09014)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Allegany and Buffalo. The current time is 19:38:43.

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.