How far is Buffalo, NY from Seneca Knolls, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Seneca Knolls, NY is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.14 mi
02h 50m
Flight
131.96 mi
212.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.96 mi
Kilometers
212.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.14 mi
Kilometers
228.75 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seneca Knolls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-18T19:27
Arrive Seneca Knolls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Buffalo
70.9 mi
01h 25m
To Seneca Knolls
71.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Seneca Knolls.

  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

    132 mi · 2 hr 33 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    116 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Jones Road

    1632 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jones Road

    1 km · 2 min · Jones Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jones Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
132 mi · 93%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 5%
Jones Road
0.96 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi
I 90 East
0.31 mi
I 690 East
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

132 mi · 02h 33m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 25m from Buffalo
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seneca Knolls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Seneca Knolls?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Buffalo and 71.2 miles from Seneca Knolls.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.13 one way or $40.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Seneca Knolls.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Seneca Knolls. Straight-line distance: 131.96 mi (212.37 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Seneca Knolls

#2 Seneca Knolls

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

Population2,011
Coordinates43.1200700, -76.2863200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Seneca Knolls (-76.28632, 43.12007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $20.13
Round trip
$40.25
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.13 $40.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.49 $44.99
Premium $4.86 $24.40 $48.80
Diesel $4.69 $23.56 $47.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Seneca Knolls. The current time is 19:27:44.

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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.