How far is Sanford, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Sanford, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanford and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanford and Buffalo.
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Start on Sanford Hollow Road
1870 ft · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Portville-Ceres Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
599 ft · 10 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Union Street
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Take the ramp left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 16: Hinsdale
1065 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 60 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
640 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Olean Road
1128 ft · 19 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on Olean Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Aurora Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Aurora Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 20 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 Sanford 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.
Aurora Expressway
Exit the roundabout onto Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 Chance Snow Showers leaving Sanford 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 Sanford to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Delevan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Sanford and 43.7 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.39 one way or $24.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Sanford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Delevan
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 Delevan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 68.53 mi (110.29 km).
#1 Sanford
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 42.0153400, -78.2355700 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.85 | $27.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
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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