How far is Buffalo, NY from Sanford, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Sanford, NY is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Sanford.
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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 right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
2915 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road
27 m · 1 sec · Olean Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on Olean Road
1128 ft · 21 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
603 ft · 10 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
716 ft · 12 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1379 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East State Street
56 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Portville-Ceres Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Turn left onto Sanford Hollow Road
1870 ft · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sanford Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Sanford.
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.
Aurora Expressway
Continue on Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Sanford?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Delevan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Buffalo and 43.7 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 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 Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Delevan
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 Delevan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 68.53 mi (110.29 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 Sanford
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 42.0153400, -78.2355700 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanford (-78.23557, 42.01534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
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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