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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.03 mi
03h 25m
Flight
130.72 mi
210.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.72 mi
Kilometers
210.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.03 mi
Kilometers
255.93 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Buffalo
79.3 mi
01h 42m
To Mount Pleasant
79.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

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.

  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

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn

    2461 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 34

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 34

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 34

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 34

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 104

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 104

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    868 ft · 15 sec · Fulton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 3

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    3279 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whitaker Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Road

  21. 21

    Continue on County Route 176

    1862 ft · 51 sec · County Route 176

  22. 22

    Continue on Whittaker Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whittaker Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Short Cut Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Short Cut Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Route 45

    1469 ft · 40 sec · County Route 45

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
117 mi · 74%
State Highway 34
16.5 mi · 10%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 4%
State Route 3
6.74 mi · 4%
Whittaker Road
2.14 mi · 1%
West Broadway
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 42m from Buffalo
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.37 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

Town in Westchester county, New York, USA

Population44,542
Coordinates43.3870100, -76.3779900
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Mount Pleasant (-76.37799, 43.38701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.98
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 12:25:24.

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.