How far is Middlesex, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Middlesex, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.28 mi
01h 54m
Flight
82.42 mi
132.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.28 mi
Kilometers
169.43 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Riga
NY

City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America

From Middlesex
52.5 mi
00h 57m
To Buffalo
52.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    2181 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 364

    12.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 364

  3. 3

    Continue on Eastern Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rochester Road

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2836 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
73.7 mi · 70%
State Route 364
12.1 mi · 11%
Rochester Road
7.23 mi · 7%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Eastern Boulevard
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

73.7 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
82.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riga
00h 57m from Middlesex
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Middlesex 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 Middlesex to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Riga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Middlesex and 52.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Middlesex and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Riga

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

25 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

71 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

83 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

93 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 82.42 mi (132.64 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

City in Yates County, New York, United States of America

Population1,453
Coordinates42.7047900, -77.2716500
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-77.271653, 42.704787)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.62 $33.25
Premium $4.86 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $4.69 $17.41 $34.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesex and Buffalo. The current time is 22:58:27.

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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.