How far is Buffalo, NY from Randolph, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Randolph, NY is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Randolph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Randolph.
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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 left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue
71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Francis Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Camp Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard
12.2 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Angola-Brant Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Angola-Brant Road
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Continue on Angola Brant Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Angola Brant Road
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Continue on Brant Reservation Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Brant Reservation Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 438
6.5 mi · 11 min · Route 438
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Continue on Buffalo Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
143 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Jamestown Street
18.3 mi · 27 min · Jamestown Street
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Turn left onto Conewango Road
739 ft · 14 sec · Conewango Road
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Continue on Conewango Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road
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Continue on State Highway 241
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 241
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Continue on Conewango Road
4 mi · 6 min · Conewango Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1665 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Randolph.
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.
Jamestown Street
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18.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Randolph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Randolph?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Buffalo and 30.6 miles from Randolph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Randolph.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
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 Collins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 50.29 mi (80.94 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 Randolph
Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 42.1620100, -78.9753200 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randolph (-78.97532, 42.16201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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