How far is Buffalo, NY from Dundee, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Dundee, NY is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
127.52 mi
02h 51m
Flight
99.76 mi
160.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.76 mi
Kilometers
160.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.52 mi
Kilometers
205.23 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dundee
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T15:29
Arrive Dundee
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Scottsville
NY

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
63.6 mi
01h 25m
To Dundee
63.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

    1644 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 332: Canandaigua

    3226 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Rochester Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Eastern Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Eastern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Routes 5 and 20

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Routes 5 and 20

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 247

    6 mi · 11 min · State Route 247

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Gorham Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gorham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Route 364

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 364

  20. 20

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1934 ft · 35 sec · Maple Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Brown Street

    2142 ft · 43 sec · Brown Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 14A

    9.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 14A

  24. 24

    Continue on Millard Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Millard Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1025 ft · 26 sec · Water Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Seneca Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
74.2 mi · 58%
State Highway 14A
9.8 mi · 8%
State Route 364
8.59 mi · 7%
Rochester Road
6.93 mi · 5%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 5%
North Main Street
6.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

74.2 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsville
01h 25m from Buffalo
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Buffalo and 63.9 miles from Dundee.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dundee.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

19 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

81 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

93 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

105 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Dundee. Straight-line distance: 99.76 mi (160.55 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Dundee

Human settlement in Starkey, New York, United States of America

Population1,608
Coordinates42.5234000, -76.9766300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Dundee (-76.97663, 42.5234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $18.04
Round trip
$36.08
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.04 $36.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.16 $40.33
Premium $4.86 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $4.69 $21.12 $42.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Dundee. The current time is 15:29:52.

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.