How far is Buffalo, NY from Celoron, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Celoron, NY is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
74 mi
01h 40m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74 mi
Kilometers
119.09 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Celoron
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T07:23
Arrive Celoron
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Silver Creek
NY

City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Buffalo
37 mi
00h 50m
To Celoron
37 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NY 179 East: Woodlawn Beach, State Park

    879 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Milestrip Expressway

    1287 ft · 17 sec · Milestrip Expressway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Milestrip Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    888 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    34.9 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bennett Road

    1 km · 45 sec · Bennett Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    133 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on NY-60

    1294 ft · 36 sec · NY-60

  24. 24

    Continue on NY-60

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    3206 ft · 2 min · West 8th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue

    114 m · 11 sec · Fairmount Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Jones and Gifford Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Jones and Gifford Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Boulevard Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Boulevard Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunham Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Dunham Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Lake Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
34.9 mi · 47%
State Highway 60
14.4 mi · 19%
North Main Street
9.66 mi · 13%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 6%
NY-60
1.7 mi · 2%
Milestrip Expressway
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Creek
00h 50m from Buffalo
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Celoron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Buffalo and 37 miles from Celoron.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Celoron.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

15 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

18 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

44 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

50 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Celoron. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.55 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 Celoron

City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1095000, -79.2831000
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Celoron (-79.2831, 42.1095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.88 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.93
5.22 gal · 19.76 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.46 $20.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.86 $12.69 $25.37
Diesel $4.69 $12.25 $24.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Celoron. The current time is 07:23:59.

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.