How far is Nichols, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Nichols, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nichols and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nichols and Buffalo.
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Start on Mack Road
886 ft · 39 sec · Mack Road
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Turn straight onto County Route 86
2.4 mi · 6 min · County Route 86
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Route 85
2.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 85
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Turn left onto State Highway 417
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on State Highway 36
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on East Main Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto New Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · New Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1429 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 70
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Continue on Main Street
17.7 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portage Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Main Street
110 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1694 ft · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Denton Corners Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 39
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 39
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on State Highway 362
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 362
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 78
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Strykersville Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Strykersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Tree Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Nichols and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
17.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Nichols and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nichols to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Nunda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Nichols and 73.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.40 one way or $38.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Nichols and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Nunda
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 Nunda.
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 Nichols and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 102.16 mi (164.41 km).
#1 Nichols
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
| Population | 2,401 |
| Coordinates | 42.0092400, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.40 | $38.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
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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