How far is Buffalo, NY from Macedon, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Macedon, NY is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
90.5 mi
01h 54m
Flight
80.83 mi
130.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.83 mi
Kilometers
130.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.5 mi
Kilometers
145.64 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macedon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T20:42
Arrive Macedon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Stafford
NY

Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
45.2 mi
00h 57m
To Macedon
45.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Victor

    3122 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    147 m · 6 sec · Eastern Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 96: Victor

    82 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on NY 96: Victor

    2077 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Victor-Pittsford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Victor-Pittsford Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Turk Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Turk Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Palmyra Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Palmyra Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pittsford-Palmyra Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Pittsford-Palmyra Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70.6 mi · 78%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 8%
Palmyra Road
3.13 mi · 3%
Pittsford-Palmyra Road
3.07 mi · 3%
Turk Hill Road
2.72 mi · 3%
Victor-Pittsford Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
00h 57m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny near Macedon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Buffalo and 45.4 miles from Macedon.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

43 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

54 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

66 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

79 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Macedon. Straight-line distance: 80.83 mi (130.09 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Macedon

Town in Wayne County, New York, United States of America

Population8,872
Coordinates43.0692300, -77.2988700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Macedon (-77.29887, 43.06923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.79
Round trip
$25.58
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.79 $25.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.29 $28.59
Premium $4.86 $15.51 $31.01
Diesel $4.69 $14.97 $29.95

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 Macedon. The current time is 20:42:57.

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.