How far is North Gates, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from North Gates, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Gates and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Gates and Buffalo.
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Start on Long Pond Road
2518 ft · 55 sec · Long Pond Road
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Turn left onto Spencerport Road
3259 ft · 59 sec · Spencerport Road
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Continue on Lyell Avenue
1379 ft · 25 sec · Lyell Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 390 South, I 490 West: Airport
1884 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 50 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 North Gates 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
42.5 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Gates and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Gates to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from North Gates and 34.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Gates and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Gates and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 62.73 mi (100.95 km).
#1 North Gates
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York
| Population | 9,512 |
| Coordinates | 43.1764500, -77.7013900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
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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