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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.49 mi
01h 39m
Flight
56.23 mi
90.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.23 mi
Kilometers
90.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.49 mi
Kilometers
116.66 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamlin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Hamlin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Alabama
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Buffalo
36.2 mi
00h 49m
To Hamlin
36.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  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

    19.7 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 77: Pembroke, Medina

    2643 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    112 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alleghany Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Alleghany Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Gravel Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Gravel Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  19. 19

    Continue on West Avenue

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    95 m · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fancher Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fancher Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kendall Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monroe-Orleans County Line Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Monroe-Orleans County Line Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Kendall Mills Road

    1054 ft · 47 sec · Kendall Mills Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    2845 ft · 56 sec · Lake Road

  30. 30

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19.7 mi · 27%
State Route 31
10.9 mi · 15%
Alleghany Road
8.92 mi · 12%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 9%
South Gravel Road
5.39 mi · 7%
Roosevelt Highway
3.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabama
00h 49m from Buffalo
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

34 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

46 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

52 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

64 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hamlin. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.49 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Hamlin

Town in New York, United States

Population8,949
Coordinates43.3031200, -77.9211200
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Hamlin (-77.92112, 43.30312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Hamlin. The current time is 00:13:08.

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.