How far is Hamlin, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Hamlin, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
71.11 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.23 mi
90.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.23 mi
Kilometers
90.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.11 mi
Kilometers
114.44 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Hamlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamlin
2026-04-22T21:09
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamlin
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 Hamlin
35.8 mi
00h 42m
To Buffalo
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue

    1833 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1382 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Lake Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Lake Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Lake Street

    1724 ft · 44 sec · South Lake Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Clinton Street Road

    1465 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Street Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Buffalo Road

    144 m · 7 sec · Buffalo Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Chili-Riga Center Road

    844 ft · 14 sec · Chili-Riga Center Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, LeRoy

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamlin 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 60%
Lake Road
14.1 mi · 20%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 9%
Western Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
North Lake Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 42m from Hamlin
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamlin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 35.8 miles from Hamlin and 35.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamlin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 Hamlin and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.49 km).

Hamlin

#1 Hamlin

Town in New York, United States

Population8,949
Coordinates43.3031200, -77.9211200
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Road (-77.921041, 43.303122)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $10.06
Round trip
$20.13
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.06 $20.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.25 $22.49
Premium $4.86 $12.20 $24.40
Diesel $4.69 $11.78 $23.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamlin and Buffalo. The current time is 21:09:55.

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.