How far is Buffalo, NY from Mount Pleasant, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Mount Pleasant, NY is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Mount Pleasant.
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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
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on South Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 34
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Turn right onto State Route 104
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 104
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
868 ft · 15 sec · Fulton Street
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Continue on State Route 3
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3
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Continue on West Broadway
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
3279 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Whitaker Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Road
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Continue on County Route 176
1862 ft · 51 sec · County Route 176
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Continue on Whittaker Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whittaker Road
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Turn right onto Short Cut Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Short Cut Road
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Turn right onto County Route 45
1469 ft · 40 sec · County Route 45
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Mount Pleasant.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Buffalo and 79.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.37 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 Mount Pleasant
Town in Westchester county, New York, USA
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 43.3870100, -76.3779900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-76.37799, 43.38701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.33 | $52.67 |
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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