How far is Munsons Corners, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Munsons Corners, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Road
162.56 mi
02h 56m
Flight
137.08 mi
220.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.08 mi
Kilometers
220.61 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.56 mi
Kilometers
261.62 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Munsons Corners
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munsons Corners
2026-04-15T19:12
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munsons Corners
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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Munsons Corners
81.3 mi
01h 28m
To Buffalo
81.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munsons Corners and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on McLean Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · McLean Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Fairview Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hoy Road

    86 m · 10 sec · Hoy Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kinney Gulf Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Kinney Gulf Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 90

    9.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 90

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 38

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Cayuga Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Cayuga Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lake Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · West Lake Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Bridge Road

    550 ft · 12 sec · White Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto White Bridge Road

    59 m · 4 sec · White Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Swift Street

    3210 ft · 1 min · Swift Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  22. 22

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 62%
West Lake Road
14.9 mi · 9%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 6%
State Highway 90
9.23 mi · 6%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
Kinney Gulf Road
3.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 28m from Munsons Corners
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Munsons Corners and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Munsons Corners to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Munsons Corners and 81.3 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Munsons Corners and Rain Showers Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munsons Corners and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 137.08 mi (220.61 km).

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#1 Munsons Corners

Census designated place

Population2,728
Coordinates42.5822900, -76.2091000
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: McLean Road (-76.209087, 42.58216)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
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
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.72 $51.44
Premium $4.86 $27.90 $55.80
Diesel $4.69 $26.94 $53.89

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Munsons Corners and Buffalo. The current time is 19:12:28.

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.