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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Lake Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
1833 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto Smith Street
1551 ft · 1 min · Smith Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1382 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Lake Road
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on South Lake Street
1724 ft · 44 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn sharp left onto Clinton Street Road
1465 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Street Road
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Continue on Buffalo Road
144 m · 7 sec · Buffalo Road
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Turn straight onto Chili-Riga Center Road
844 ft · 14 sec · Chili-Riga Center Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, LeRoy
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 50 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 Hamlin and Buffalo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.49 km).
#1 Hamlin
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 8,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3031200, -77.9211200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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