How far is Buffalo, NY from Delevan, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Delevan, NY is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
41.64 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.07 mi
54.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.07 mi
Kilometers
54.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.64 mi
Kilometers
67.01 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delevan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T05:04
Arrive Delevan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
East Aurora
NY

Village in New York

From Buffalo
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Delevan
20.8 mi
00h 29m

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
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Olean Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Olean Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Continue on Olean Road

    1128 ft · 21 sec · Olean Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    43 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 40%
Olean Road
12.2 mi · 29%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 12%
State Highway 16
2.64 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.36 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Aurora
00h 29m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Delevan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

East Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Buffalo and 20.8 miles from Delevan.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 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 And Snow Showers near Delevan.

Stop Ideas Near East Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

18 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

25 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Dunkirk, New York

67 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Delevan. Straight-line distance: 34.07 mi (54.83 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 Delevan

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

Population1,039
Coordinates42.4892300, -78.4808500
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Delevan (-78.48085, 42.48923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.79
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.89 $11.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.59 $13.17
Premium $4.86 $7.15 $14.29
Diesel $4.69 $6.90 $13.80

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 Delevan. The current time is 05:04:00.

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.