How far is Buffalo, NY from Mina, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Mina, NY is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.06 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.57 mi
107.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.06 mi
Kilometers
135.28 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mina
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T07:23
Arrive Mina
Sun, Apr 19, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Sheridan
NY

Town in New York state, U.

From Buffalo
42 mi
00h 54m
To Mina
42.1 mi
00h 54m

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
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NY 179 East: Woodlawn Beach, State Park

    879 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Milestrip Expressway

    1287 ft · 17 sec · Milestrip Expressway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Milestrip Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    888 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    52.3 mi · 1 hr · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 394: Westfield, Mayville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Portage Road

    1585 ft · 28 sec · North Portage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Portage Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Portage Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Portage Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Portage Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Erie Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Erie Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Chautauqua Street

    2669 ft · 1 min · West Chautauqua Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Sherman-Mayville Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Sherman-Mayville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sherman Mayville Road

    906 ft · 15 sec · Sherman Mayville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Sherman-Findley Lake Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Sherman-Findley Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Main Street

    4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mina French Creek Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Mina French Creek Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mina French Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
52.3 mi · 62%
Sherman-Mayville Road
7.77 mi · 9%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 6%
South Portage Road
4.44 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.05 mi · 5%
North Portage Street
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

52.3 mi · 01h 00m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 54m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Mina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Buffalo and 42.1 miles from Mina.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 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 And Snow Showers near Mina.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

8 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

10 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Jamestown, New York

44 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

53 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Mina. Straight-line distance: 66.57 mi (107.14 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mina

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

Population1,033
Coordinates42.1300600, -79.6881000
Altitude486
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Mina (-79.6881, 42.13006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.81
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.91 $23.81
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.86 $14.44 $28.87
Diesel $4.69 $13.94 $27.88

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 Mina. The current time is 07:23:53.

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.