How far is Lyonsdale, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Lyonsdale, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
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 Lyonsdale and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyonsdale and Buffalo.
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Start on Lyonsdale Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Lyonsdale Road
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Continue on Laura Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Laura Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
954 ft · 26 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Center Street
1627 ft · 46 sec · Center Street
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Continue on McAlpine Street
2830 ft · 60 sec · McAlpine Street
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Continue on State Highway 12D
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 12D
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Continue on State Route 26
22.2 mi · 33 min · State Route 26
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Continue on Turin Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Turin Road
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Continue on Turin Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Turin Street
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Turn right onto North James Street
2968 ft · 59 sec · North James Street
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard East
1.1 mi · 2 min · Erie Boulevard East
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Keep slight right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
2339 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168.4 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Lyonsdale and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168 mi · 03h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lyonsdale 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 Lyonsdale to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Lyonsdale and 113.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lyonsdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Tyre
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 Tyre.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyonsdale and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 186.73 mi (300.51 km).
#1 Lyonsdale
Human settlement in Lewis County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,196 |
| Coordinates | 43.6186800, -75.3062900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.53 | $71.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $37.22 | $74.45 |
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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