How far is Buffalo, NY from Enfield, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Enfield, NY is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.89 mi
03h 18m
Flight
118.33 mi
190.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.33 mi
Kilometers
190.44 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.89 mi
Kilometers
241.23 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mendon
NY

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
74.8 mi
01h 39m
To Enfield
75.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons

    2581 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1826 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Waterloo

    1306 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 96

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96

  16. 16

    Continue on North Road

    906 ft · 17 sec · North Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Virginia Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Virginia Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    1558 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West River Street

    106 m · 17 sec · West River Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fayette Street

    1363 ft · 39 sec · Fayette Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 96

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Townline Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Townline Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ovid Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ovid Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ernsberger Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ernsberger Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 89

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 89

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 141

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141

  27. 27

    Continue on Powell Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96

  29. 29

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trumansburg Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Halseyville Road

    5.3 mi · 13 min · Halseyville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Enfield Main Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Enfield Main Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enfield Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
94.2 mi · 63%
State Highway 96
16.4 mi · 11%
State Highway 89
10.1 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 5%
Halseyville Road
5.3 mi · 4%
Ovid Street
2.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

94.2 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
118.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 39m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Buffalo and 75.1 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mendon

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

20 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 118.33 mi (190.44 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 Enfield

Town in Tompkins County, New York, United States

Population3,297
Coordinates42.4359100, -76.6313400
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Enfield (-76.63134, 42.43591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.42
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.21 $42.42
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.70 $47.41
Premium $4.86 $25.71 $51.43
Diesel $4.69 $24.83 $49.66

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 Enfield. The current time is 02:16:41.

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.