How far is Buffalo, NY from Le Roy, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Le Roy, NY is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.9 mi
01h 10m
Flight
45.68 mi
73.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Roy
Thu, Apr 30, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 30, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-30T07:53
Arrive Le Roy
Thu, Apr 30, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Pembroke
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Buffalo
25.9 mi
00h 35m
To Le Roy
26 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Le Roy.

  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

    31.3 mi · 37 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    547 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    8.1 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
31.3 mi · 60%
West Main Street
9.26 mi · 18%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 13%
West Main Road
1.46 mi · 3%
Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2%
NY 98
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

31.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 35m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Le Roy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Le Roy?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Buffalo and 26 miles from Le Roy.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Le Roy.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

26 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

38 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

69 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Le Roy. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.51 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Le Roy

#2 Le Roy

City in Genesee County, New York, United States

Population4,233
Coordinates42.9783900, -77.9841800
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Le Roy (-77.98418, 42.97839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.67
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.34 $14.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.90 $17.79
Diesel $4.69 $8.59 $17.18

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Le Roy. The current time is 07:53:35.

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.