How far is Groveland, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Groveland, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
68.04 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58.27 mi
93.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.04 mi
Kilometers
109.5 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-04-19T05:42
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
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
Sheldon
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Groveland
34.2 mi
00h 41m
To Buffalo
33.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Groveland Station Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Groveland Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East State Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 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 Groveland 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 18%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 16%
Leicester Road
7.43 mi · 11%
Groveland Station Road
6.37 mi · 9%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

12.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
00h 41m from Groveland
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Groveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Groveland and 33.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Groveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Sheldon

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

31 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

40 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

65 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

80 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.78 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

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

Population3,163
Coordinates42.6647900, -77.7697200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Groveland Station Road (-77.769871, 42.664718)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.24
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.62 $19.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.75 $21.51
Premium $4.86 $11.67 $23.33
Diesel $4.69 $11.27 $22.53

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 Groveland and Buffalo. The current time is 05:42:56.

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.