How far is Italy, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Italy, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.21 mi
02h 03m
Flight
82.7 mi
133.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.7 mi
Kilometers
133.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.21 mi
Kilometers
161.28 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Italy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Italy
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Italy
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
Clifton
NY

Town in St.

From Italy
56.9 mi
01h 01m
To Buffalo
43.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Italy and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Italy Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Italy Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Sliter Hill Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Sliter Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shay Road

    978 ft · 49 sec · Shay Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Flint Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Flint Hill Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2209 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 364

    12.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 364

  8. 8

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rochester Road

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2836 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Italy and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
73.7 mi · 74%
State Route 364
12.1 mi · 12%
Rochester Road
7.23 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 6%
Italy Valley Road
2.52 mi · 3%
South Main Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

73.7 mi · 01h 26m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
82.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 01m from Italy
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Italy 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 Italy to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Italy and 43.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Italy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

21 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

76 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

88 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

99 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Italy and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 82.7 mi (133.09 km).

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#1 Italy

Town in New York

Population1,144
Coordinates42.6117400, -77.2919200
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Italy Valley Road (-77.29197, 42.611757)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.39 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.38
7.08 gal · 26.78 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.19 $28.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.86 $17.21 $34.42
Diesel $4.69 $16.62 $33.23

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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There is no time difference between Italy and Buffalo. The current time is 18:02:32.

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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.