How far is Palmyra, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Palmyra, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
95.96 mi
01h 36m
Flight
84.06 mi
135.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.06 mi
Kilometers
135.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.96 mi
Kilometers
154.44 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Stafford
NY

Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America

From Palmyra
46.4 mi
00h 48m
To Buffalo
49.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 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 Palmyra and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 31

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Pittsford-Palmyra Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Pittsford-Palmyra Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Palmyra Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Turk Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Turk Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Victor-Pittsford Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 90: New York State Thruway

    736 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway

    1813 ft · 24 sec · Eastern Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1535 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    70 mi · 1 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
70 mi · 73%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 7%
Palmyra Road
3.13 mi · 3%
Pittsford-Palmyra Road
3.07 mi · 3%
Turk Hill Road
2.72 mi · 3%
State Route 31
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

70 mi · 01h 21m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
00h 48m from Palmyra
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Palmyra and 49.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

43 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

54 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

66 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

79 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 84.06 mi (135.28 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Town in Wayne County, New York, United States of America

Population4,134
Coordinates43.0639500, -77.2333200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-77.233401, 43.06395)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $13.59
Round trip
$27.18
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.59 $27.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.19 $30.38
Premium $4.86 $16.48 $32.96
Diesel $4.69 $15.91 $31.83

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 Palmyra and Buffalo. The current time is 02:23:47.

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.