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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ontario County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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Start on Nelson Road
22 m · 4 sec · Nelson Road
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Turn right onto Bingley Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Bingley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gorge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gorge Road
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Continue on Falls Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard
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Turn left onto Madison Street
574 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on State Route 5
1 km · 58 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Genesee Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Turn right onto Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Manlius Center Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Manlius Center Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
603 ft · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Syracuse
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 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 Fenner and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fenner and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 156.5 mi (251.86 km).
#1 Fenner
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 42.9695100, -75.7868500 |
| Altitude | 473 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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