How far is Buffalo, NY from Persia, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Persia, NY is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
44.21 mi
01h 11m
Flight
34.75 mi
55.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.21 mi
Kilometers
71.15 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Persia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Persia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Angola
NY

Village and a beach community in Erie County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
22.1 mi
00h 35m
To Persia
22.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Francis Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Camp Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Camp Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Angola-Brant Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Angola-Brant Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Angola Brant Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Angola Brant Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Brant Reservation Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Brant Reservation Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 438

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Route 438

  16. 16

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    143 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jamestown Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Jamestown Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 353

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 353

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 353

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 353

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Persia Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Persia Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Persia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwestern Boulevard
12.2 mi · 28%
Route 438
6.47 mi · 15%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 11%
Jamestown Street
4.59 mi · 10%
Brant Reservation Road
3.09 mi · 7%
Hamburg Turnpike
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southwestern Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard

12.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angola
00h 35m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Persia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Angola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Buffalo and 22.1 miles from Persia.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Persia.

Stop Ideas Near Angola

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

29 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

30 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

33 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

39 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Persia. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.92 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Persia

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

Population2,228
Coordinates42.3853400, -78.9361500
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Persia (-78.93615, 42.38534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.51
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.25 $12.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.17
Diesel $4.69 $7.32 $14.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Persia. The current time is 01:50:19.

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.