How far is Hume, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Hume, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
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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 11m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hume and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hume and Buffalo.
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Start on County Road 23
634 ft · 18 sec · County Road 23
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto Dowd Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dowd Road
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1071 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
2643 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Continue on County Road 50
1746 ft · 48 sec · County Road 50
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Turn left onto State Highway 39
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 39
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on State Highway 362
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 362
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 78
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Strykersville Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Strykersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Tree Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Hume and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Hume 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 Hume to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 29.8 miles from Hume and 30 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hume and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Sheldon
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 Sheldon.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hume and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 47.3 mi (76.12 km).
#1 Hume
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 42.4728400, -78.1364000 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
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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