How far is Buffalo, NY from Irondequoit, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Irondequoit, NY is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Irondequoit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Irondequoit.
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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
42.8 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Western Expressway
22 mi · 27 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Inner Loop East: Downtown, Plymouth Avenue
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Inner Loop East: Downtown
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop
1795 ft · 34 sec · Inner Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Saint Paul Street, Clinton Avenue
42 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Saint Paul Street, Clinton Avenue
53 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Cumberland Street
1135 ft · 35 sec · Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto Joseph Avenue
579 ft · 16 sec · Joseph Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Street
1690 ft · 33 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Portland Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue
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Turn right onto Titus Avenue
1423 ft · 36 sec · Titus Avenue
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Turn left onto North Kings Highway
841 ft · 25 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Cranbrooke Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Cranbrooke Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cranbrooke Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Irondequoit.
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
42.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Irondequoit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Irondequoit?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 39.5 miles from Buffalo and 39.6 miles from Irondequoit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Irondequoit.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Irondequoit. Straight-line distance: 69.35 mi (111.61 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 Irondequoit
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 49,747 |
| Coordinates | 43.2134000, -77.5797200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irondequoit (-77.57972, 43.2134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.19 | $22.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
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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