How far is Buffalo, NY from Churchville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Churchville, NY is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
58.82 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.43 mi
84.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Churchville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Pembroke
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Buffalo
29.3 mi
00h 36m
To Churchville
29.5 mi
00h 36m

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
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

    1644 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.8 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Expressway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Churchville

    893 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Churchville-Riga Road

    1144 ft · 23 sec · Churchville-Riga Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Buffalo Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.8 mi · 73%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 12%
Western Expressway
6.2 mi · 11%
I 490
0.63 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.61 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

42.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 36m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Churchville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Buffalo and 29.5 miles from Churchville.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

26 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

38 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

50 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

69 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Churchville. Straight-line distance: 52.43 mi (84.38 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Churchville

#2 Churchville

Village in New York

Population2,118
Coordinates43.1042300, -77.8844500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Churchville (-77.88445, 43.10423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.68
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.34 $16.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.32 $18.64
Premium $4.86 $10.11 $20.22
Diesel $4.69 $9.76 $19.53

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 Churchville. The current time is 03:15:50.

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.