How far is Mount Pleasant, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.94 mi
02h 46m
Flight
130.72 mi
210.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.72 mi
Kilometers
210.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.94 mi
Kilometers
262.23 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-17T11:02
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Greece
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Mount Pleasant
74.6 mi
01h 23m
To Buffalo
88.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant-Palermo

    19 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo

  2. 2

    Continue on County Route 45

    1406 ft · 44 sec · County Route 45

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Short Cut Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Short Cut Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Whittaker Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whittaker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Route 176

    1862 ft · 51 sec · County Route 176

  6. 6

    Continue on Whitaker Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 7th Street

    3279 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 3

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3

  11. 11

    Continue on Fulton Street

    868 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 104

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min · State Route 104

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NY 390

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South

    2794 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo

    1605 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 104
58.9 mi · 36%
New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 26%
Western Expressway
19 mi · 12%
State Route 3
6.74 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
West Ridge Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 104

Turn left onto State Route 104

58.9 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greece
01h 23m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Greece is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 88.3 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Greece

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

9 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

90 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

103 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

109 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.37 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

Town in Westchester county, New York, USA

Population44,542
Coordinates43.3870100, -76.3779900
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant-Palermo (-76.378011, 43.387003)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.77 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.10
11.5 gal · 43.54 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.05 $46.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.86 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $4.69 $26.99 $53.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Buffalo. The current time is 11:02:41.

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.