How far is Galeville, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Galeville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galeville and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galeville and Buffalo.
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Start on Drexler Avenue South
4 m · 3 sec · Drexler Avenue South
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
917 ft · 27 sec · Buckley Road
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Turn left onto 7th North Street
1 mi · 2 min · 7th North Street
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Turn right onto Electronics Parkway
69 m · 7 sec · Electronics Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90
912 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3187 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
137.4 mi · 2 hr 39 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 Galeville and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
137 mi · 02h 39m
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 Galeville 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 Galeville to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Galeville and 73.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.81 one way or $41.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Galeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galeville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 137.45 mi (221.2 km).
#1 Galeville
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,617 |
| Coordinates | 43.0900700, -76.1729800 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.81 | $41.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
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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