How far is Buffalo, NY from Wellsville, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wellsville, NY is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Wellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Wellsville.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
239 mi · 4 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30A: Fultonville, Fonda
2655 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 5S
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 5S
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Turn right onto Noeltner Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Noeltner Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Noeltner Road Spur
139 m · 13 sec · Noeltner Road Spur
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Turn left onto State Highway 161
2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Mill Point Road
634 ft · 14 sec · Mill Point Road
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Turn right onto Youngs Corners Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngs Corners Road
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Turn right onto Herrick Road
24 m · 3 sec · Herrick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Herrick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wellsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
239 mi · 04h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers near Wellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Wellsville?
The road trip is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Buffalo and 128.6 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Rain Showers near Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 233.17 mi (375.25 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 Wellsville
Situated within Montgomery County in central New York state, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 381 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8759100, -74.2723500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-74.27235, 42.87591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $4.31 | $39.01 | $78.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $44.08 | $88.17 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $58.55 | $117.11 |
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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