How far is Buffalo, NY from Port Byron, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Port Byron, NY is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
122.63 mi
02h 29m
Flight
114.45 mi
184.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.45 mi
Kilometers
184.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.63 mi
Kilometers
197.35 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Byron
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T17:01
Arrive Port Byron
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Scottsville
NY

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
61.1 mi
01h 14m
To Port Byron
61.5 mi
01h 14m

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
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Port Byron.

  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

    111.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Byron, Service Area

    78 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1015 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1651 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  15. 15

    Continue on Rochester Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rochester Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 91%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 6%
State Route 31
1.79 mi · 1%
Rochester Street
0.97 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.31 mi
Genesee Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 09m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsville
01h 14m from Buffalo
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Port Byron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Port Byron?

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Buffalo and 61.5 miles from Port Byron.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.36 one way or $34.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 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 Port Byron.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

19 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

81 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

93 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

105 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Port Byron. Straight-line distance: 114.45 mi (184.19 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Port Byron

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates43.0345100, -76.6238300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Port Byron (-76.62383, 43.03451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.36
Round trip
$34.72
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $17.36 $34.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $19.40 $38.81
Premium $4.86 $21.05 $42.10
Diesel $4.69 $20.33 $40.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Port Byron. The current time is 17:01:11.

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.