How far is Buffalo, NY from Marion, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Marion, NY is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.78 mi
02h 08m
Flight
87.17 mi
140.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.17 mi
Kilometers
140.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.78 mi
Kilometers
165.41 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:13
Arrive Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Le Roy
NY

City in Genesee County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
51.3 mi
01h 04m
To Marion
51.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra

    2876 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1074 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 21

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21

  14. 14

    Continue on Canandaigua Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Canandaigua Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Canandaigua Street

    2747 ft · 51 sec · Canandaigua Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 53 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 21

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 21

  18. 18

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Palmyra Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    119 m · 9 sec · Palmyra Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2700 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Buffalo Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.2 mi · 79%
State Route 21
7.65 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 7%
Palmyra Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Canandaigua Road
1.09 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Roy
01h 04m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Buffalo and 51.5 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Le Roy

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

37 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

61 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

73 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

86 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Marion. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.28 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Marion

City in New York, United States

Population4,533
Coordinates43.1434000, -77.1891500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Marion (-77.18915, 43.1434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.11
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.55 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.27 $32.53
Premium $4.86 $17.65 $35.29
Diesel $4.69 $17.04 $34.08

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 Marion. The current time is 01:13:04.

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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.