How far is Buffalo, NY from Williamson, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Williamson, NY is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.57 mi
02h 08m
Flight
88.56 mi
142.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.56 mi
Kilometers
142.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.57 mi
Kilometers
161.85 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Williamson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Le Roy
NY

City in Genesee County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
50.2 mi
01h 04m
To Williamson
50.4 mi
01h 04m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.8 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Western Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Outer Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 East: Ridge Road East

    1288 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Keeler Street Expressway

    22.8 mi · 32 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3255 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.8 mi · 43%
Keeler Street Expressway
22.8 mi · 23%
Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 19%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 7%
West Ridge Road
2.87 mi · 3%
Outer Loop
2.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

42.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Roy
01h 04m from Buffalo
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Williamson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 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?

Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Buffalo and 50.4 miles from Williamson.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 $14.23 one way or $28.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Le Roy

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

37 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

61 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

73 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

86 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 88.56 mi (142.52 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Williamson

Town in New York, United States

Population6,688
Coordinates43.2239500, -77.1860900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Williamson (-77.18609, 43.22395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $14.23
Round trip
$28.46
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.23 $28.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.91 $31.82
Premium $4.86 $17.26 $34.51
Diesel $4.69 $16.66 $33.33

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 Williamson. The current time is 03:09:36.

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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.