How far is Kendall, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Kendall, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
66.94 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Kendall
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendall
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kendall
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
Alabama
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Kendall
33.7 mi
00h 39m
To Buffalo
33.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Kendall and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenmore Road

    16 m · 7 sec · Kenmore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    1 km · 1 min · Kendall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Peter Smith Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Peter Smith Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1287 ft · 21 sec · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fancher Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fancher Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    95 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue

    2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Gravel Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Gravel Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Alleghany Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Alleghany Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    112 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19 mi · 28%
State Route 31
10.8 mi · 16%
Alleghany Road
9.1 mi · 14%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 10%
South Gravel Road
5.39 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Highway
3.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabama
00h 39m from Kendall
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kendall 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 Kendall to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 33.7 miles from Kendall and 33.3 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabama

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

34 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

46 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

52 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

64 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendall and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.15 km).

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#1 Kendall

Human settlement in Orleans County, New York, United States of America

Population2,583
Coordinates43.3272800, -78.0358500
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenmore Road (-78.035846, 43.327199)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.92
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.46 $18.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.58 $21.15
Premium $4.86 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $4.69 $11.08 $22.16

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 Kendall and Buffalo. The current time is 20:49:28.

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.