How far is Buffalo, NY from York, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to York, NY is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Genesee County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and York.
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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 left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
3091 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.1 km · 56 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward William Street
1557 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto William Street
1 km · 1 min · William Street
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Turn slight right
64 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Union Road
877 ft · 25 sec · Union Road
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Turn left onto Losson Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Losson Road
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Continue on William Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schwartz Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schwartz Road
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
7.5 mi · 13 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on Telephone Road
15.8 mi · 21 min · Telephone Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto York Road East
22 m · 3 sec · York Road East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · York Road East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and York.
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.
Telephone Road
Continue on Telephone Road
15.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to York?
The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Buffalo and 28.2 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 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 near York.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and York. Straight-line distance: 50.29 mi (80.94 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 York
Town in Livingston County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.8711700, -77.8852800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: York (-77.88528, 42.87117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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