How far is Buffalo, NY from Marcellus, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Marcellus, NY is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
138.36 mi
02h 54m
Flight
128.55 mi
206.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.55 mi
Kilometers
206.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.36 mi
Kilometers
222.67 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcellus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T23:57
Arrive Marcellus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Buffalo
69 mi
01h 27m
To Marcellus
69.3 mi
01h 27m

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
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Clark Street Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    111 m · 23 sec · Seymour Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Seneca Turnpike

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Old Seneca Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1916 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Street

    45 m · 4 sec · North Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 73%
Clark Street Road
10.4 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 5%
Old Seneca Turnpike
6.37 mi · 5%
Franklin Street
5.15 mi · 4%
Auburn Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 27m from Buffalo
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Buffalo and 69.3 miles from Marcellus.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 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 Marcellus.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Marcellus. Straight-line distance: 128.55 mi (206.88 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Marcellus

Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Population6,020
Coordinates42.9828400, -76.3404900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Marcellus (-76.34049, 42.98284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $19.56
Round trip
$39.13
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.56 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.87 $43.73
Premium $4.86 $23.72 $47.44
Diesel $4.69 $22.91 $45.81

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 Marcellus. The current time is 23:57:58.

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.