How far is Fenner, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Fenner, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.36 mi
02h 56m
Flight
156.5 mi
251.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.5 mi
Kilometers
251.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.36 mi
Kilometers
287.05 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fenner
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fenner
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fenner
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
Manchester
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

From Fenner
86.5 mi
01h 28m
To Buffalo
91.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nelson Road

    22 m · 4 sec · Nelson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bingley Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Bingley Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gorge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gorge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Falls Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    574 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Genesee Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Genesee Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 5

    1 km · 58 sec · State Route 5

  8. 8

    Continue on Genesee Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Lakes Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Manlius Center Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Manlius Center Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    603 ft · 13 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    829 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Syracuse

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 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 Fenner and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 74%
I 690 West
12.9 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
Falls Boulevard
4.14 mi · 2%
Green Lakes Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Manlius Center Road
3.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

131 mi · 02h 32m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 28m from Fenner
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fenner and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Fenner and 91.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Fenner and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

38 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

83 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

89 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fenner and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 156.5 mi (251.86 km).

Fenner

#1 Fenner

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

Population1,678
Coordinates42.9695100, -75.7868500
Altitude473
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Nelson Road (-75.786789, 42.96951)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.51
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.26 $50.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.23 $56.46
Premium $4.86 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $4.69 $29.57 $59.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fenner and Buffalo. The current time is 23:44:01.

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.