How far is Celoron, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Celoron, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.87 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.87 mi
Kilometers
117.28 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Celoron
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Celoron
2026-04-19T06:03
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Celoron
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
Silver Creek
NY

City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Celoron
37 mi
00h 44m
To Buffalo
35.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dunham Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Dunham Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boulevard Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Boulevard Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jones and Gifford Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Jones and Gifford Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairmount Avenue

    114 m · 16 sec · Fairmount Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 8th Street

    3206 ft · 2 min · West 8th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1075 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on NY-60

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60

  11. 11

    Continue on NY-60

    1294 ft · 32 sec · NY-60

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road

    3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1670 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1717 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    35.2 mi · 41 min · New York State Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Milestrip Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    126 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 5

    122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5

  28. 28

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  30. 30

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway

  31. 31

    Continue on Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
35.2 mi · 48%
State Highway 60
14.4 mi · 20%
North Main Street
8.93 mi · 12%
Buffalo Skyway
4.73 mi · 6%
NY-60
1.7 mi · 2%
Milestrip Expressway
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

35.2 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Creek
00h 44m from Celoron
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Celoron and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Celoron and 35.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Celoron and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Silver Creek, 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 Silver Creek.

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

15 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

18 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

44 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

50 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Celoron and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.55 km).

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#1 Celoron

City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1095000, -79.2831000
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lake Street (-79.283101, 42.109428)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Celoron and Buffalo. The current time is 06:03:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.