How far is Holley, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Holley, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holley and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holley and Buffalo.
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Start on West Albion Street
2786 ft · 36 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Gravel Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Gravel Road
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Continue on Alleghany Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Alleghany Road
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Take the ramp right
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
617 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
19 mi · 23 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 Holley 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
19 mi · 00h 23m
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 Holley and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holley to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Alabama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Holley and 29.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holley and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Alabama
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 Alabama.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holley and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 49 mi (78.85 km).
#1 Holley
Human settlement in Orleans County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 43.2264500, -78.0266800 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
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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