How far is Buffalo, NY from Huron, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Huron, NY is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
118.43 mi
02h 36m
Flight
103.69 mi
166.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.43 mi
Kilometers
190.6 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Churchville
NY

Village in New York

From Buffalo
59.1 mi
01h 18m
To Huron
59.3 mi
01h 18m

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
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  15. 15

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

    1288 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Keeler Street Expressway

    38.8 mi · 54 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fifth Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fifth Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Fifth Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fifth Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Huron Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Huron Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Huron Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.8 mi · 36%
Keeler Street Expressway
38.8 mi · 33%
Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 16%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 6%
West Ridge Road
2.87 mi · 2%
Outer Loop
2.83 mi · 2%
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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Churchville
01h 18m from Buffalo
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Huron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Churchville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Buffalo and 59.3 miles from Huron.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.76 one way or $33.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Huron.

Stop Ideas Near Churchville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

23 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

72 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

84 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

93 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Huron. Straight-line distance: 103.69 mi (166.87 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Huron

Town in Wayne County, New York

Population1,956
Coordinates43.2334000, -76.8799600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Huron (-76.87996, 43.2334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $16.76
Round trip
$33.52
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.76 $33.52
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.73 $37.46
Premium $4.86 $20.32 $40.64
Diesel $4.69 $19.62 $39.24

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 Huron. The current time is 03:59:53.

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.