How far is Buffalo, NY from Fenner, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Fenner, NY is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.18 mi
03h 39m
Flight
156.5 mi
251.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.5 mi
Kilometers
251.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.18 mi
Kilometers
280.31 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fenner
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Fenner
Sun, Apr 19, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
Manchester
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
86.9 mi
01h 49m
To Fenner
87.3 mi
01h 49m

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
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142.4 mi · 2 hr 45 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse

    1776 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    137 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Carrier Circle

    1288 ft · 22 sec · Carrier Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Carrier Parkway

    2914 ft · 58 sec · Carrier Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kinne Street

    1052 ft · 29 sec · Kinne Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Park Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Park Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kirkville Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kirkville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fremont Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fremont Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manlius Center Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manlius Center Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Lakes Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Genesee Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 5

    1 km · 58 sec · State Route 5

  23. 23

    Continue on West Genesee Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Genesee Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Madison Street

    574 ft · 17 sec · Madison Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Falls Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Gorge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gorge Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bingley Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Bingley Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Nelson Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Nelson Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
142 mi · 82%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 4%
Falls Boulevard
4.14 mi · 2%
Green Lakes Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Bingley Road
2.68 mi · 2%
Gorge Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

142 mi · 02h 45m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 49m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Fenner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Buffalo and 87.3 miles from Fenner.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Fenner.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

38 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

83 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

89 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Fenner. Straight-line distance: 156.5 mi (251.86 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Fenner

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

Population1,678
Coordinates42.9695100, -75.7868500
Altitude473
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Fenner (-75.78685, 42.96951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.31
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.66 $49.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.56 $55.12
Premium $4.86 $29.90 $59.79
Diesel $4.69 $28.87 $57.74

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 Fenner. The current time is 01:15:35.

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.