How far is Lee, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Lee, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Buffalo.
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Start on Lee Valley Road
20 m · 3 sec · Lee Valley Road
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Turn right onto Rome-Taberg Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rome-Taberg Road
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Continue on State Highway 69
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 69
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Turn right onto Main Street
936 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Blossvale Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Blossvale Road
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Turn right onto McConnellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · McConnellsville Road
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 49
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Turn left onto State Route 13
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on North Peterboro Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Peterboro Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Peterboro Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peterboro Street
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Take the ramp sharp left
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2939 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
159.7 mi · 3 hr 5 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 Lee 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
160 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lee 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 Lee to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Lee and 99.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs
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 Clifton Springs.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.05 km).
#1 Lee
City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,328 |
| Coordinates | 43.2784000, -75.5715700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $4.01 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.87 | $61.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
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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