How far is Cicero, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Cicero, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
153.13 mi
02h 23m
Flight
140.77 mi
226.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.77 mi
Kilometers
226.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.13 mi
Kilometers
246.44 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cicero
Mon, Jun 1, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-06-01T09:19
Arrive Buffalo
Mon, Jun 1, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mendon
NY

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Cicero
76.4 mi
01h 11m
To Buffalo
76.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brewerton Road

    18 m · 6 sec · Brewerton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Seymour Street

    713 ft · 12 sec · East Seymour Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo

    2487 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    803 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 90%
I 81 South
6.44 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
Oak Street
0.49 mi
I 90
0.47 mi
NY 33 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

138 mi · 02h 40m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 11m from Cicero
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cicero and Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Cicero and 76.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendon

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

20 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 140.77 mi (226.54 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA

Population28,826
Coordinates43.1756200, -76.1193700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Brewerton Road (-76.119326, 43.175627)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.30
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.65 $43.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.20 $48.39
Premium $4.86 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $4.69 $25.35 $50.70

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cicero and Buffalo. The current time is 09:19:00.

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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.