How far is Buffalo, NY from Almond, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.46 mi
02h 09m
Flight
69.86 mi
112.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.86 mi
Kilometers
112.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.46 mi
Kilometers
143.97 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Almond
Sat, Apr 11, 4:55 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 11, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-11T14:46
Arrive Almond
Sat, Apr 11, 4:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
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
Freedom
NY

Town in Cattaraugus County, New York

From Buffalo
44.7 mi
01h 04m
To Almond
44.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Olean Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Olean Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Continue on Olean Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec · Olean Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 39

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 98

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 98

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Freedom Rushford

    11 mi · 16 min · Freedom Rushford

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Highway 16

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway 16

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    612 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    1242 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road

    1934 ft · 44 sec · Peacock Hill Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Almond, Andover

    2137 ft · 55 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Karrdale Street

    737 ft · 25 sec · Karrdale Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Chapel Street

    1163 ft · 51 sec · Chapel Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 19%
Southern Tier Expressway
14.7 mi · 16%
Olean Road
12.2 mi · 14%
Freedom Rushford
11 mi · 12%
State Highway 98
8.39 mi · 9%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
01h 04m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Almond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 Buffalo and 44.8 miles from Almond.

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 19.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

57 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

62 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

82 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

83 mi away
1 State University of New York

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Almond. Straight-line distance: 69.86 mi (112.43 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Almond

Town in New York, USA

Population1,513
Coordinates42.3222900, -77.7383300
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Almond (-77.73833, 42.32229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.86 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $4.69 $14.83 $29.67

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Almond. The current time is 14:46:01.

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.