How far is Buffalo, NY from Nichols, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Nichols, NY is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Nichols.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Nichols.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
2915 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
1311 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto Strykersville Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Strykersville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 78
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 78
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 78
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Turn right onto State Highway 362
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 362
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 39
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 39
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Turn right onto Denton Corners Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Hamilton Street
1694 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
110 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Portage Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Portage Street
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Turn right
18 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on New Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · New Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 36
21.9 mi · 33 min · State Highway 36
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Turn straight onto State Highway 417
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 417
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Turn right onto Freeman Ekland Road
51 m · 5 sec · Freeman Ekland Road
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Continue on County Route 85
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 85
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Turn left onto County Route 86
2136 ft · 59 sec · County Route 86
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Continue on County Route 86
2 mi · 5 min · County Route 86
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Turn straight onto Mack Road
886 ft · 39 sec · Mack Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mack Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Nichols.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 36
Turn straight onto State Highway 36
21.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Nichols.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Nichols?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Nunda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Buffalo and 63.9 miles from Nichols.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Nichols.
Stop Ideas Near Nunda
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 Nunda.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Nichols. Straight-line distance: 102.16 mi (164.41 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 Nichols
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
| Population | 2,401 |
| Coordinates | 42.0092400, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nichols (-77.26526, 42.00924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.87 | $43.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
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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