How far is Buffalo, NY from Wellsville, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wellsville, NY is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Wyoming County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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
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 · 27 sec · Olean Road
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Turn left onto State Route 39
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Continue on State Highway 98
8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 98
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Turn straight onto Freedom Rushford
11 mi · 16 min · Freedom Rushford
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
128 m · 24 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wellsville.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
23.6 mi · 00h 35m
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 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 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Arcade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Buffalo and 42.8 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Arcade
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 Arcade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 70.96 mi (114.2 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
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 3,821 |
| Coordinates | 42.1220100, -77.9480600 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-77.94806, 42.12201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
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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