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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.89 mi
02h 02m
Flight
84.5 mi
135.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.5 mi
Kilometers
135.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.89 mi
Kilometers
162.36 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Prattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattsburgh
2026-04-22T20:59
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattsburgh
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
Perry
NY

Town in Wyoming County, New York

From Prattsburgh
51.9 mi
01h 01m
To Buffalo
48.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    123 m · 21 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chapel Street

    79 m · 8 sec · Chapel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Naples Hill Road

    1984 ft · 34 sec · Naples Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 53

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 53

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    638 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Cohocton Street

    1031 ft · 17 sec · Cohocton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 21

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Continue on Naples Street

    1 km · 58 sec · Naples Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wayland Street

    97 m · 7 sec · Wayland Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    3187 ft · 1 min · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3177 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Route 36

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Route 36

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 415

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 415

  15. 15

    Turn left

    142 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    16 mi · 18 min · Genesee Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  38. 38

    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.

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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesee Expressway
16 mi · 16%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 12%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 11%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 53
9.95 mi · 10%
Leicester Road
7.43 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 01m from Prattsburgh
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

59 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

63 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

73 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

94 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattsburgh and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 84.5 mi (135.99 km).

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#1 Prattsburgh

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

Population1,941
Coordinates42.5239600, -77.2888700
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-77.289091, 42.523999)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $14.27
Round trip
$28.54
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattsburgh and Buffalo. The current time is 20:59:01.

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.