How far is Buffalo, NY from Gainesville, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Gainesville, NY is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Water Spouts
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Gainesville.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
2915 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
1311 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto Strykersville Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Strykersville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 78
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 78
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Delhi Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Delhi Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Aurora Expressway
Continue on Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Buffalo and 25.7 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Sheldon
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 Sheldon.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.63 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 Gainesville
Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 216 |
| Coordinates | 42.6409000, -78.1339000 |
| Altitude | 493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gainesville (-78.1339, 42.6409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.32 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
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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