How far is Olcott, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Olcott, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Town in Niagara County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olcott and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olcott and Buffalo.
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Start on Lockport Street
6 m · 6 sec · Lockport Street
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Continue on Lockport Street
885 ft · 33 sec · Lockport Street
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Continue on Lockport-Olcott Road
3 mi · 6 min · Lockport-Olcott Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lockport-Olcott Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Lockport-Olcott Road
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Continue on Lockport Olcott Road
1890 ft · 34 sec · Lockport Olcott Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1255 ft · 29 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto North Transit Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Transit Street
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Continue on South Transit Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Transit Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 South
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Millersport Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Millersport Highway
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
3092 ft · 48 sec · 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 Olcott and Buffalo.
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.
Kensington Expressway
Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 00h 09m
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 Olcott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olcott to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Olcott and 21.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olcott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olcott and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.92 km).
#1 Olcott
Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York
| Population | 1,241 |
| Coordinates | 43.3378300, -78.7147600 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
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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