How far is Almond, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Almond, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cattaraugus County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Almond and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almond and Buffalo.
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Start on Chapel Street
1163 ft · 58 sec · Chapel Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Karrdale Street
1301 ft · 36 sec · Karrdale Street
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Continue on Karr Valley Road
907 ft · 31 sec · Karr Valley Road
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Take the ramp left
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Angelica
1893 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road
1365 ft · 33 sec · Peacock Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1242 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Circle
599 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 16
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16
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Turn right onto Transit Hill Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Transit Hill Road
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Continue on South Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
11 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 39
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
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Turn right onto Olean Road
1128 ft · 19 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on Olean Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aurora Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Aurora Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 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 Almond and Buffalo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Aurora Expressway
Exit the roundabout onto Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Almond 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 Almond to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Almond and 47.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Almond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Freedom
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 Freedom.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Almond and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 69.86 mi (112.43 km).
#1 Almond
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 42.3222900, -77.7383300 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
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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