How far is Clymer, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Clymer, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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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 38m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clymer and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clymer and Buffalo.
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Start on Clymer-Sherman Road
10 m · 8 sec · Clymer-Sherman Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2597 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Sherman Mayville Road
906 ft · 15 sec · Sherman Mayville Road
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Continue on Sherman-Mayville Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Sherman-Mayville Road
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Continue on West Chautauqua Street
2669 ft · 1 min · West Chautauqua Street
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Turn left onto North Erie Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Erie Street
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Continue on Portage Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Portage Road
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Continue on South Portage Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Portage Street
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Continue on North Portage Road
1415 ft · 25 sec · North Portage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road
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Continue on Milestrip Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
126 m · 12 sec
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Continue on State Route 5
122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Clymer 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
52.6 mi · 01h 01m
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 Mostly Sunny leaving Clymer 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 Clymer to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Clymer and 40.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clymer and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Fredonia
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 Fredonia.
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Jamestown, New York
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clymer and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 71.03 mi (114.31 km).
#1 Clymer
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 42.0208900, -79.6300500 |
| Altitude | 444 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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