How far is Clyde, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Clyde, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.82 mi
01h 56m
Flight
102.45 mi
164.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.45 mi
Kilometers
164.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.82 mi
Kilometers
189.61 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-04-23T00:38
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
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
Clifton
NY

Town in St.

From Clyde
58.8 mi
00h 58m
To Buffalo
59 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glasgow Street

    1300 ft · 22 sec · Glasgow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mill Street

    3054 ft · 52 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 414

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 414

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    945 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 86%
State Route 414
7.72 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 5%
I 90 West
0.61 mi · 1%
Mill Street
0.58 mi
Oak Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 58m from Clyde
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Clyde and 59 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

21 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

76 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

88 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

99 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 102.45 mi (164.88 km).

Clyde

#1 Clyde

Village in New York, United States

Population1,945
Coordinates43.0842300, -76.8694000
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Glasgow Street (-76.869478, 43.084254)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.64 $37.28
Premium $4.86 $20.22 $40.44
Diesel $4.69 $19.53 $39.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Buffalo. The current time is 00:38:48.

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.