How far is Buffalo, NY from Lysander, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Lysander, NY is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Lysander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Lysander.
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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
117.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn
2461 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 34
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34
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Turn right onto Short Cut Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Short Cut Road
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Continue on Shortcut Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shortcut Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 370
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Genesee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Genesee Road
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Turn left onto Plainville Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road
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Turn left onto Lamson Road
20 m · 3 sec · Lamson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Lysander.
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
117 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Lysander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Lysander?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Buffalo and 71.2 miles from Lysander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.09 one way or $40.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Lysander.
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 Lysander. Straight-line distance: 124.14 mi (199.78 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 Lysander
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 22,919 |
| Coordinates | 43.2064600, -76.4591000 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lysander (-76.4591, 43.20646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.09 | $40.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.35 | $48.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
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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