How far is Buffalo, NY from Hector, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hector, NY is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Hector.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Hector.
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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
94.2 mi · 1 hr 49 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
2581 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Lake Street
142 m · 10 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Lake Front Drive
1792 ft · 37 sec · Lake Front Drive
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Continue on Waterloo-Geneva Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 96A
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 96A
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 96A
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96A
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Turn straight onto County Road 132A
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 132A
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Continue on County Road 131
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 131
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Turn left onto Lodi Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lodi Station Road
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Continue on West Seneca Street
1584 ft · 47 sec · West Seneca Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2092 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 414
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Route 414
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 414
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Hector.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
94.2 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Hector.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Hector?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Buffalo and 70.6 miles from Hector.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Hector.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hector. Straight-line distance: 105.29 mi (169.45 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 Hector
Town in the state of New York
| Population | 4,573 |
| Coordinates | 42.5006300, -76.8724600 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hector (-76.87246, 42.50063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.38 | $46.75 |
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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