How far is Buffalo, NY from Greece, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Greece, NY is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.24 mi
01h 34m
Flight
63.88 mi
102.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.88 mi
Kilometers
102.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.24 mi
Kilometers
121.09 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greece
Fri, Apr 17, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T17:13
Arrive Greece
Fri, Apr 17, 6:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Batavia
NY

Town in New York

From Buffalo
37.5 mi
00h 47m
To Greece
37.7 mi
00h 47m

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
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.8 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Outer Loop

    3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road

    1231 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.8 mi · 57%
Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 25%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 9%
Outer Loop
3.03 mi · 4%
West Ridge Road
0.9 mi · 1%
NY 390 North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

42.8 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 47m from Buffalo
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Greece.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Buffalo and 37.7 miles from Greece.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

45 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

58 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

70 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Greece. Straight-line distance: 63.88 mi (102.81 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.87 $23.75
Premium $4.86 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $4.69 $12.44 $24.88

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 Greece. The current time is 17:13:06.

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.