How far is Buffalo, NY from Jordan, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Jordan, NY is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
131.06 mi
02h 38m
Flight
122.22 mi
196.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.22 mi
Kilometers
196.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.06 mi
Kilometers
210.92 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-18T22:28
Arrive Jordan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Scottsville
NY

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
65.4 mi
01h 19m
To Jordan
65.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn

    2461 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34

    1708 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 34

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Street

    1436 ft · 25 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 31

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 31

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2508 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
117 mi · 89%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 5%
State Route 31
4.17 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.47 mi
NY 34
0.47 mi
State Highway 34
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

117 mi · 02h 16m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsville
01h 19m from Buffalo
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Buffalo and 65.7 miles from Jordan.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Jordan.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

19 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

81 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

93 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

105 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Jordan. Straight-line distance: 122.22 mi (196.69 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Jordan

Village in New York, United States

Population1,294
Coordinates43.0653400, -76.4729900
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Jordan (-76.47299, 43.06534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.12
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.56 $37.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.75 $41.49
Premium $4.86 $22.51 $45.01
Diesel $4.69 $21.73 $43.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Jordan. The current time is 22:28:58.

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.