How far is Buffalo, NY from Conesus, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Conesus, NY is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
72.77 mi
01h 55m
Flight
62.02 mi
99.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.02 mi
Kilometers
99.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.77 mi
Kilometers
117.11 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conesus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T20:56
Arrive Conesus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Sheldon
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Buffalo
36.3 mi
00h 57m
To Conesus
36.5 mi
00h 57m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Groveland Station Road

    722 ft · 15 sec · Groveland Station Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Groveland Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Groveland Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Groveland Road

    3067 ft · 1 min · East Groveland Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Groveland Road

    3 mi · 7 min · East Groveland Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Maple Beach Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Maple Beach Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto West Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Sliker Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Sliker Hill Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Conesus Springwater Road

    1205 ft · 29 sec · Conesus Springwater Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Railroad Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 17%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 15%
Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 14%
Perry Center Road
7.43 mi · 10%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 7%
West Buffalo Street
4.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
00h 57m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Buffalo and 36.5 miles from Conesus.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

31 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

40 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

65 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

80 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Conesus. Straight-line distance: 62.02 mi (99.81 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 Conesus

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

Population2,342
Coordinates42.7189500, -77.6763900
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Conesus (-77.67639, 42.71895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 Conesus. The current time is 20:56:46.

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.