How far is Kirkville, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Kirkville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 37m.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Chance Water Spouts
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkville and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkville and Buffalo.
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Start on Poolsbrook Road
5 m · 2 sec · Poolsbrook Road
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Turn right onto Kirkville Road North
2506 ft · 1 min · Kirkville Road North
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Continue on Kirkville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Kirkville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Kirkville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kirkville Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Park Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Franklin Park Drive
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Turn right onto Kinne Street
1052 ft · 32 sec · Kinne Street
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Turn left onto Carrier Parkway
2418 ft · 45 sec · Carrier Parkway
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Continue on Carrier Parkway
156 m · 10 sec · Carrier Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Carrier Circle
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2860 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
142.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 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 Kirkville and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
142 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kirkville and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkville to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Kirkville and 81 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kirkville and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 148.5 mi (238.98 km).
#1 Kirkville
Kirkville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0750700, -75.9518600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $29.82 | $59.63 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
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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