How far is Kent, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Kent, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
64.63 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.32 mi
77.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.32 mi
Kilometers
77.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.63 mi
Kilometers
104.01 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
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 Kent
30.9 mi
00h 41m
To Buffalo
33.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Ford Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kent Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gaines Basin Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Gaines Basin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 31

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Gravel Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Gravel Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Alleghany Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Alleghany Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    112 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19 mi · 29%
Alleghany Road
9.1 mi · 14%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 10%
State Route 31
6.25 mi · 10%
South Gravel Road
5.39 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
4.44 mi · 7%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabama
00h 41m from Kent
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kent 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 Kent to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Alabama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Kent and 33.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kent and 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 Kent and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 48.32 mi (77.77 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Population13,142
Coordinates43.3278400, -78.1353000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Ford Street (-78.135299, 43.327819)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.28
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.14 $18.28
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.22 $20.43
Premium $4.86 $11.08 $22.17
Diesel $4.69 $10.70 $21.40

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 Kent and Buffalo. The current time is 00:41:11.

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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.