How far is Prattsburgh, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Prattsburgh, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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 Wyoming County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prattsburgh and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prattsburgh and Buffalo.
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Start on School Street
123 m · 21 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
78 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Chapel Street
79 m · 8 sec · Chapel Street
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Turn right onto Naples Hill Road
1984 ft · 34 sec · Naples Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 53
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 53
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Continue on South Main Street
638 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Cohocton Street
1031 ft · 17 sec · Cohocton Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Naples Street
1 km · 58 sec · Naples Street
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Turn right onto Wayland Street
97 m · 7 sec · Wayland Street
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Turn left onto University Avenue
3187 ft · 1 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3177 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Route 36
3.8 mi · 5 min · County Route 36
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 415
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 415
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Turn left
142 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp right
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
16 mi · 18 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Prattsburgh 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.
Genesee Expressway
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
16 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Prattsburgh 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 Prattsburgh to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Prattsburgh and 48.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Prattsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prattsburgh and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 84.5 mi (135.99 km).
#1 Prattsburgh
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,941 |
| Coordinates | 42.5239600, -77.2888700 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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