How far is Buffalo, NY from Saint Bonaventure, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Saint Bonaventure, NY is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
77.76 mi
01h 51m
Flight
59.37 mi
95.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.37 mi
Kilometers
95.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.76 mi
Kilometers
125.15 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Bonaventure
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Saint Bonaventure
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
East Otto
NY

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

From Buffalo
38.9 mi
00h 55m
To Saint Bonaventure
38.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Saint Bonaventure.

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna

    1670 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South

    1948 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Road

    1413 ft · 32 sec · Peters Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Salamanca Great Valley

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Salamanca Great Valley

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wildwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Parkway Drive

    2162 ft · 1 min · Parkway Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Allegany, Saint Bonaventure University

    1321 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Five Mile Road

    1537 ft · 36 sec · West Five Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West State Road

    1866 ft · 37 sec · West State Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West State Street

    1646 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Constitution Avenue

    95 m · 10 sec · Constitution Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cranberry Road

    818 ft · 38 sec · Cranberry Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
27.7 mi · 36%
Southern Tier Expressway
13.3 mi · 17%
Jefferson Street
4.81 mi · 6%
Salamanca Great Valley
4.32 mi · 6%
Buffalo Skyway
3.94 mi · 5%
Ridge Road
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Otto
00h 55m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Saint Bonaventure.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Saint Bonaventure?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

East Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Buffalo and 38.9 miles from Saint Bonaventure.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Saint Bonaventure.

Stop Ideas Near East Otto

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

48 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

48 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Jamestown, New York

52 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

55 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Saint Bonaventure. Straight-line distance: 59.37 mi (95.54 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 Saint Bonaventure

Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York

Population2,044
Coordinates42.0803400, -78.4750200
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Saint Bonaventure (-78.47502, 42.08034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.97
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.98 $21.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.86 $13.32 $26.64
Diesel $4.69 $12.86 $25.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Saint Bonaventure. The current time is 00:04:27.

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.