How far is Oakfield, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Oakfield, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
39.12 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.17 mi
53.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.17 mi
Kilometers
53.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.96 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Oakfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakfield
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakfield
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
Clarence
NY

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

From Oakfield
19.6 mi
00h 22m
To Buffalo
19.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pearl Street

    17 m · 8 sec · North Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Drake Street

    69 m · 5 sec · Drake Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2522 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lewiston Road

    1406 ft · 28 sec · Lewiston Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Judge Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Judge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alleghany Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Alleghany Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    112 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    19 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19 mi · 48%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 16%
Judge Road
5.6 mi · 14%
Alleghany Road
5.24 mi · 13%
I 90 West
0.86 mi · 2%
Oak Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

19 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarence
00h 22m from Oakfield
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakfield 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 Oakfield to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Oakfield and 19.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakfield and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Clarence

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

13 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

26 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

39 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

81 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakfield and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.38 km).

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#1 Oakfield

City in United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates43.0658900, -78.2697400
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pearl Street (-78.269889, 43.06589)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 Oakfield and Buffalo. The current time is 03:14:40.

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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.