How far is Buffalo, NY from Pembroke, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Pembroke, NY is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.64 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.72 mi
38.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.72 mi
Kilometers
38.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.64 mi
Kilometers
49.31 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Pembroke
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Harris Hill
NY

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

From Buffalo
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Pembroke
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.7 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 77: Pembroke, Medina

    2643 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Alleghany Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alleghany Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19.7 mi · 64%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 22%
Main Road
1.52 mi · 5%
Alleghany Road
0.69 mi · 2%
NY 77
0.57 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harris Hill
00h 20m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harris Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Buffalo and 15.3 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Harris Hill

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

8 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

19 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

33 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

75 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 23.72 mi (38.17 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Pembroke

Town in New York, United States

Population4,119
Coordinates42.9975600, -78.4347400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Pembroke (-78.43474, 42.99756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.84 $9.68
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $4.69 $5.07 $10.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Pembroke. The current time is 00:49:30.

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.