How far is Branchport, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Branchport, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.13 mi
02h 12m
Flight
89.73 mi
144.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.73 mi
Kilometers
144.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.13 mi
Kilometers
174.02 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 3:14 AM EST
Return by in Branchport
Tue, Nov 10, 5:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Branchport
2026-11-10T01:01
Arrive Buffalo
Tue, Nov 10, 3:14 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Branchport
9:30 PM EST
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
Clifton
NY

Town in St.

From Branchport
57.7 mi
01h 06m
To Buffalo
50.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
18 to 22 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Italy Hill Road

    1 m · 7 sec · Italy Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1057 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Guyanoga Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Guyanoga Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Friend Road

    2432 ft · 1 min · Friend Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Friend Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Friend Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Friend Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Friend Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 364

    1 mi · 1 min · State Route 364

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gorham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gorham Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto State Route 247

    6 mi · 11 min · State Route 247

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Routes 5 and 20

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Routes 5 and 20

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Eastern Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rochester Road

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2836 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
73.7 mi · 68%
Rochester Road
7.23 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 6%
State Route 247
6.03 mi · 6%
Friend Road
5.19 mi · 5%
Guyanoga Road
3.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

73.7 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 06m from Branchport
Leave By
2:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Branchport and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Branchport and 50.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.23 one way or $32.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Branchport and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

21 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

76 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

88 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

99 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Branchport and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 89.73 mi (144.41 km).

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#1 Branchport

Branchport is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5986800, -77.1538600
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Italy Hill Road (-77.153845, 42.598687)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.44 L · about $16.23
Round trip
$32.47
7.62 gal · 28.88 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $16.23 $32.47
Mid-grade $4.82 $18.36 $36.72
Premium $5.22 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $6.44 $24.54 $49.07

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Branchport and Buffalo. The current time is 01:01:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.