How far is Buffalo, NY from Dryden, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Dryden, NY is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ontario County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Dryden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Dryden.
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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
100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.7 mi · 12 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Swift Street
3160 ft · 1 min · Swift Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 38
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 38
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 38
46 m · 5 sec · State Highway 38
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Turn slight right onto West Lake Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Cayuga Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Cayuga Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Locke Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Locke Road
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Continue on Cayuga Street
2872 ft · 1 min · Cayuga Street
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Continue on Main Street
2192 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
693 ft · 14 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto Peru Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Peru Road
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Continue on Groton Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Groton Road
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Continue on Freeville Groton Road
2777 ft · 58 sec · Freeville Groton Road
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Continue on Railroad Street
3017 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
125 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Freeville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
2795 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Dryden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
101 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers near Dryden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Dryden?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Buffalo and 81.9 miles from Dryden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers near Dryden.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Dryden. Straight-line distance: 133.91 mi (215.5 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 Dryden
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 13,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.4909100, -76.2971600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dryden (-76.29716, 42.49091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.86 | $51.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.08 | $54.17 |
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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