How far is Lima, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Lima, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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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 01h 22m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Buffalo.
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Start on East Main Street
3138 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Main Road
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Continue on East Avon-Lima Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Avon-Lima Road
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Continue on Avon-East Avon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Place
116 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
40 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Caledonia-Avon Road
2230 ft · 29 sec · Caledonia-Avon Road
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Turn left onto Telephone Road
15.4 mi · 19 min · Telephone Road
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Turn right onto Ellicott Street Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
31.2 mi · 37 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 Lima and Buffalo.
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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Lima 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 Lima to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Lima and 45.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 $11.67 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lima and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.23 km).
#1 Lima
City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.9047900, -77.6113900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.67 | $23.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.15 | $28.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
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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