How far is Buffalo, NY from Wolcott, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wolcott, NY is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Wolcott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Wolcott.
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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
42.8 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Outer Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 East: Ridge Road East
1288 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
42.6 mi · 59 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Turn left onto Whiskey Hill Road
1170 ft · 32 sec · Whiskey Hill Road
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Continue on New Hartford Street
1 km · 2 min · New Hartford Street
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Continue on New Hartford Street
41 m · 9 sec · New Hartford Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wolcott.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Wolcott?
The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Churchville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Buffalo and 60.5 miles from Wolcott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Wolcott.
Stop Ideas Near Churchville
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 Churchville.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 106.7 mi (171.72 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 Wolcott
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,600 |
| Coordinates | 43.2206200, -76.8149600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolcott (-76.81496, 43.22062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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