How far is Irondequoit, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Irondequoit, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.69 mi
01h 24m
Flight
69.35 mi
111.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.69 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Irondequoit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irondequoit
2026-04-22T21:57
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 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 Irondequoit
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 Irondequoit
39 mi
00h 42m
To Buffalo
44.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
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 Irondequoit and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cranbrooke Drive

    12 m · 7 sec · Cranbrooke Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    841 ft · 27 sec · North Kings Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Titus Avenue

    1423 ft · 36 sec · Titus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Street

    1906 ft · 39 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cumberland Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Inner Loop West: Inner Loop West

    756 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop

    1705 ft · 33 sec · Inner Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490 West: Buffalo

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    22.2 mi · 27 min · Western Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irondequoit 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 51%
Western Expressway
22.2 mi · 27%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 8%
Portland Avenue
3.3 mi · 4%
Oak Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Cumberland Street
0.44 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
+14.4 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 42m from Irondequoit
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irondequoit 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 Irondequoit to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 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 39 miles from Irondequoit and 44.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irondequoit 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.

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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 Irondequoit and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 69.35 mi (111.61 km).

Irondequoit

#1 Irondequoit

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Population49,747
Coordinates43.2134000, -77.5797200
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cranbrooke Drive (-77.579726, 43.213391)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.65
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.83 $23.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.22 $26.44
Premium $4.86 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $4.69 $13.85 $27.69

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 Irondequoit and Buffalo. The current time is 21:57:45.

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.