How far is Greece, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Greece, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
74.39 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.88 mi
102.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.88 mi
Kilometers
102.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.39 mi
Kilometers
119.72 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Greece
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greece
2026-04-17T15:36
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greece
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
Batavia
NY

Town in New York

From Greece
37.2 mi
00h 37m
To Buffalo
37.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    32 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    115 m · 29 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto West Ridge Road

    870 ft · 31 sec · West Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 390 South

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo

    1605 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greece 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 57%
Western Expressway
19 mi · 25%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 9%
Outer Loop
2.63 mi · 4%
West Ridge Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

42.5 mi · 00h 50m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 37m from Greece
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greece and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Greece and 37.2 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greece and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

45 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

58 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

70 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greece and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 63.88 mi (102.81 km).

Greece

#1 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.693082, 43.209762)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.94 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.09
5.26 gal · 19.88 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.54 $21.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.79 $23.57
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.57
Diesel $4.69 $12.35 $24.69

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greece and Buffalo. The current time is 15:36:46.

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.