How far is Plymouth, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.14 mi
03h 26m
Flight
167.24 mi
269.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.24 mi
Kilometers
269.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.14 mi
Kilometers
325.32 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clifton Springs
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

From Plymouth
95.6 mi
01h 43m
To Buffalo
106.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 16

    9.9 mi · 14 min · County Road 16

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fabius Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

    18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  17. 17

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  22. 22

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
101 mi · 50%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 9%
State Route 80
17.3 mi · 9%
County Road 16
9.94 mi · 5%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 5%
East Genesee Street
7.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

101 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
167.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
01h 43m from Plymouth
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Snow Showers Likely leaving Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Plymouth and 106.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Snow Showers Likely around Plymouth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

44 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

76 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

81 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 167.24 mi (269.14 km).

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#1 Plymouth

New York State

Population1,697
Coordinates42.6170100, -75.6024100
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 16 (-75.602371, 42.617049)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $28.58 $57.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $31.95 $63.90
Premium $4.86 $34.66 $69.32
Diesel $4.69 $33.47 $66.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Buffalo. The current time is 04:26:31.

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.