How far is Hornby, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Hornby, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.84 mi
02h 23m
Flight
103.35 mi
166.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.35 mi
Kilometers
166.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.84 mi
Kilometers
207.34 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hornby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hornby
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hornby
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
Groveland
NY

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

From Hornby
64.2 mi
01h 12m
To Buffalo
64.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
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 Hornby and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dry Run Road

    82 m · 14 sec · Dry Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hornby Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · Hornby Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamilton Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Hamilton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Hamilton Street

    2010 ft · 2 min · North Hamilton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West High Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · West High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Victory Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Victory Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hornby and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 26%
Southern Tier Expressway
21.8 mi · 17%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 10%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 8%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 8%
Leicester Road
7.43 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Genesee Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Groveland
01h 12m from Hornby
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hornby 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 Hornby to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Groveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Hornby and 64.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.24 one way or $36.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hornby and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Groveland

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

57 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

83 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

93 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

114 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hornby and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 103.35 mi (166.32 km).

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#1 Hornby

Town in New York, USA

Population1,631
Coordinates42.2442400, -77.0441300
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Dry Run Road (-77.044107, 42.244295)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.21 L · about $18.24
Round trip
$36.48
9.1 gal · 34.42 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.24 $36.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.39 $40.78
Premium $4.86 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $4.69 $21.36 $42.72

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 Hornby and Buffalo. The current time is 04:23:23.

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.