How far is Conesus, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Conesus, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
73.32 mi
01h 30m
Flight
62.02 mi
99.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.02 mi
Kilometers
99.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.32 mi
Kilometers
117.99 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Conesus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conesus
2026-04-22T19:13
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conesus
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
Sheldon
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Conesus
36.3 mi
00h 45m
To Buffalo
37 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Conesus Springwater Road

    1205 ft · 26 sec · Conesus Springwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sliker Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sliker Hill Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Sliker Hill Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Sliker Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Maple Beach Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Maple Beach Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Groveland Road

    3 mi · 7 min · East Groveland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Groveland Road

    3067 ft · 1 min · East Groveland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Groveland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Groveland Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Groveland Station Road

    722 ft · 17 sec · Groveland Station Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conesus 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 17%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 15%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 15%
Leicester Road
7.43 mi · 10%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 7%
East Buffalo Street
4.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

12.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
00h 45m from Conesus
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conesus 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 Conesus to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Conesus and 37 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conesus and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

31 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

40 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

65 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

80 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conesus and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 62.02 mi (99.81 km).

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#1 Conesus

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

Population2,342
Coordinates42.7189500, -77.6763900
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-77.676391, 42.718772)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
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
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.77
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.38 $20.77
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.61 $23.21
Premium $4.86 $12.59 $25.18
Diesel $4.69 $12.16 $24.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Conesus and Buffalo. The current time is 19:13:49.

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.