How far is Marilla, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Marilla, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.82 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.68 mi
26.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.68 mi
Kilometers
26.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.9 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Marilla
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marilla
2026-04-19T01:30
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marilla
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Seneca
NY

Town in Erie County, New York

From Marilla
9.9 mi
00h 12m
To Buffalo
9.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marilla and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Bullis Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Bullis Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Transit Road

    805 ft · 15 sec · Transit Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Aurora Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marilla 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bullis Road
7.22 mi · 36%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 26%
Aurora Expressway
4.53 mi · 23%
New York State Thruway
1.32 mi · 7%
I 190 North
0.56 mi · 3%
Transit Road
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bullis Road

Start on Bullis Road

7.22 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Seneca
00h 12m from Marilla
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Marilla and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marilla to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Marilla and 9.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Marilla and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near West Seneca

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

7 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

9 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

35 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

59 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marilla and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 km).

Marilla

#1 Marilla

City in United States of America

Population5,376
Coordinates42.8400600, -78.5550200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bullis Road (-78.555039, 42.840194)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.61
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.81 $5.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.86 $3.40 $6.81
Diesel $4.69 $3.29 $6.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marilla and Buffalo. The current time is 01:30:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.