How far is Clarkson, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Clarkson, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkson and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkson and Buffalo.
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Start on West Ridge Road
15 m · 7 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
1833 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Smith Street
1551 ft · 1 min · Smith Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1382 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Lake Road
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on South Lake Street
1724 ft · 44 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn sharp left onto Clinton Street Road
1465 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Street Road
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Continue on Buffalo Road
144 m · 7 sec · Buffalo Road
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Turn straight onto Chili-Riga Center Road
844 ft · 14 sec · Chili-Riga Center Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, LeRoy
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarkson and Buffalo.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
42.5 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 Clarkson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkson to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Clarkson and 32.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.38 one way or $18.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarkson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Oakfield
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 Oakfield.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkson and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 53.64 mi (86.33 km).
#1 Clarkson
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2331200, -77.9275100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
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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