How far is Falconer, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Falconer, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
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 Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falconer and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falconer and Buffalo.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Gerry-Levant Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Gerry-Levant Road
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 32 sec · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
35.2 mi · 41 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 Falconer 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
35.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Falconer 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 Falconer to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Falconer and 34.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Falconer and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falconer and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 55.49 mi (89.31 km).
#1 Falconer
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 2,235 |
| Coordinates | 42.1186700, -79.1983800 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.59 | $23.19 |
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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