How far is Le Roy, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Le Roy, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
55.69 mi
00h 58m
Flight
45.68 mi
73.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.63 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 30, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Le Roy
Thu, Apr 30, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Roy
2026-04-30T06:44
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 30, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Roy
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
Pembroke
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Le Roy
25.8 mi
00h 29m
To Buffalo
29.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street Road

    8.1 mi · 13 min · East Main Street Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    31.2 mi · 37 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Roy 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
31.2 mi · 56%
East Main Street Road
8.11 mi · 15%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 12%
Oak Street
1.84 mi · 3%
West Main Road
1.46 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

31.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 29m from Le Roy
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Le Roy and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Roy to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Le Roy and 29.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

26 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

38 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

69 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Roy and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 45.68 mi (73.51 km).

Le Roy

#1 Le Roy

City in Genesee County, New York, United States

Population4,233
Coordinates42.9783900, -77.9841800
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-77.984152, 42.978304)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.80
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.90 $15.80
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.86 $9.58 $19.15
Diesel $4.69 $9.25 $18.49

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Roy and Buffalo. The current time is 06:44:13.

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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.