How far is Buffalo, NY from Clymer, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Clymer, NY is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
90.31 mi
01h 59m
Flight
71.03 mi
114.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.03 mi
Kilometers
114.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.31 mi
Kilometers
145.34 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clymer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T23:58
Arrive Clymer
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Dunkirk
NY

City of New York, United States

From Buffalo
45.1 mi
00h 59m
To Clymer
45.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.3 mi · 1 hr · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 394: Westfield, Mayville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Portage Road

    1585 ft · 28 sec · North Portage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Portage Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Portage Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Portage Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Portage Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Erie Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Erie Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Chautauqua Street

    2669 ft · 1 min · West Chautauqua Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sherman-Mayville Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Sherman-Mayville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sherman Mayville Road

    906 ft · 15 sec · Sherman Mayville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    2597 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    780 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Osborne Street

    6 mi · 9 min · Osborne Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Clymer-Sherman Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Clymer-Sherman Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clymer-Sherman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
52.3 mi · 58%
Sherman-Mayville Road
7.77 mi · 9%
Osborne Street
6.05 mi · 7%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 5%
South Portage Road
4.44 mi · 5%
North Portage Street
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

52.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunkirk
00h 59m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clymer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Dunkirk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Buffalo and 45.2 miles from Clymer.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clymer.

Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

1 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

4 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Jamestown, New York

43 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

58 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Clymer. Straight-line distance: 71.03 mi (114.31 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Clymer

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,665
Coordinates42.0208900, -79.6300500
Altitude444
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Clymer (-79.63005, 42.02089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.29 $28.59
Premium $4.86 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $4.69 $14.97 $29.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Clymer. The current time is 23:58:48.

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.