How far is Buffalo, NY from Shortsville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Shortsville, NY is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
91.95 mi
01h 52m
Flight
84 mi
135.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84 mi
Kilometers
135.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.95 mi
Kilometers
147.98 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shortsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Shortsville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Stafford
NY

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

From Buffalo
45.9 mi
00h 56m
To Shortsville
46.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Shortsville.

  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

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra

    2876 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Palmyra Street

    1410 ft · 30 sec · Palmyra Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2544 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Water Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Water Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
81.2 mi · 88%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
NY 21
0.54 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

81.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
00h 56m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Shortsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Shortsville?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Buffalo and 46.1 miles from Shortsville.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Shortsville.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

43 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

54 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

66 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

79 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Shortsville. Straight-line distance: 84 mi (135.19 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Shortsville

#2 Shortsville

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

Population1,403
Coordinates42.9559000, -77.2208100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Shortsville (-77.22081, 42.9559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.52 $29.04
Premium $4.86 $15.75 $31.50
Diesel $4.69 $15.21 $30.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Shortsville. The current time is 00:56:26.

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.