How far is Buffalo, NY from Clarkson, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Clarkson, NY is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Clarkson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Clarkson.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
42.8 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Western Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33, NY 33A: Bergen
1973 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Chili-Riga Center Road
2256 ft · 38 sec · Chili-Riga Center Road
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Continue on Buffalo Road
144 m · 7 sec · Buffalo Road
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Continue on Clinton Street Road
1306 ft · 20 sec · Clinton Street Road
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Turn right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Lake Road
46 m · 3 sec · South Lake Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
1425 ft · 29 sec · South Lake Street
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on North Lake Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · North Lake Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
820 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
159 m · 34 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Fayette Street
1794 ft · 2 min · Fayette Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue
864 ft · 24 sec · East Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Road
3 m · 1 sec · Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
15 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Clarkson.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Clarkson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Clarkson?
The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Buffalo and 33.9 miles from Clarkson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Clarkson.
Stop Ideas Near Oakfield
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 Oakfield.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Clarkson. Straight-line distance: 53.64 mi (86.33 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkson
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2331200, -77.9275100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkson (-77.92751, 43.23312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
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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