How far is Marion, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Marion, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
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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 45m.
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.
City in Genesee County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Buffalo.
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Start on Buffalo Street
19 m · 4 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2700 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmyra Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Palmyra Road
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Continue on State Route 21
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 21
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 31
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pittsford-Palmyra Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Pittsford-Palmyra Road
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Continue on Palmyra Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Palmyra Road
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Turn left onto Turk Hill Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Turk Hill Road
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Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Victor-Pittsford Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90: New York State Thruway
736 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
1813 ft · 24 sec · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1535 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
70 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Marion 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
70 mi · 01h 21m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Marion and 52.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Marion and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 87.17 mi (140.28 km).
#1 Marion
City in New York, United States
| Population | 4,533 |
| Coordinates | 43.1434000, -77.1891500 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
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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