How far is Randolph, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Randolph, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 01h 22m.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Randolph and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph and Buffalo.
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Start on Main Street
1665 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Conewango Road
4 mi · 6 min · Conewango Road
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Continue on State Highway 241
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 241
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Continue on Conewango Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road
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Continue on Conewango Road
739 ft · 14 sec · Conewango Road
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Street
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Continue on Route 438
6.5 mi · 11 min · Route 438
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Turn right onto Brant Reservation Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Brant Reservation Road
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Continue on Angola Brant Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Angola Brant Road
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Continue on Angola-Brant Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Angola-Brant Road
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Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard
12.2 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn straight onto Saint Francis Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on State Route 5
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on 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 Randolph 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
18.4 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Collins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Randolph and 41.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Randolph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Collins
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 Collins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 50.29 mi (80.94 km).
#1 Randolph
Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 42.1620100, -78.9753200 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.88 | $23.75 |
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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