How far is Buffalo, NY from Hamlin, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hamlin, NY is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
Town in New York, United States
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 Hamlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Hamlin.
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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
19.7 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 77: Pembroke, Medina
2643 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Alleghany Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Alleghany Road
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Continue on South Gravel Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Gravel Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Continue on West Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Take the exit slight left
95 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Fancher Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Fancher Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kendall Road
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Turn slight right onto Creek Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monroe-Orleans County Line Road
75 m · 6 sec · Monroe-Orleans County Line Road
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Turn right onto Kendall Mills Road
1054 ft · 47 sec · Kendall Mills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Lake Road
2845 ft · 56 sec · Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Hamlin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
19.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Hamlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Hamlin?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Alabama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Buffalo and 36.3 miles from Hamlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Hamlin.
Stop Ideas Near Alabama
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 Alabama.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hamlin. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.49 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 Hamlin
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 8,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3031200, -77.9211200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamlin (-77.92112, 43.30312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.01 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
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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