How far is Buffalo, NY from Fayette, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Fayette, NY is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Fayette.
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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
94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
2581 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1826 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterloo
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 96
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on North Road
906 ft · 17 sec · North Road
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Turn right onto North Virginia Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Virginia Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1558 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West River Street
106 m · 17 sec · West River Street
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
1363 ft · 39 sec · Fayette Street
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Continue on State Highway 96
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Turn left onto Townline Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Townline Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ovid Street
1958 ft · 35 sec · Ovid Street
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Turn right onto County Road 124
36 m · 3 sec · County Road 124
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 124
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Fayette.
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
94.2 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Fayette?
The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Buffalo and 60 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 104.93 mi (168.87 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 Fayette
Town in Seneca County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 42.8142400, -76.8091200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-76.80912, 42.81424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.86 | $39.71 |
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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