How far is Scottsville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Scottsville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.65 mi
01h 08m
Flight
58.1 mi
93.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.1 mi
Kilometers
93.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Scottsville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsville
2026-04-17T17:21
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsville
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
Oakfield
NY

City in United States of America

From Scottsville
32.2 mi
00h 34m
To Buffalo
31.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Street

    2338 ft · 47 sec · Rochester Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2698 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Caledonia Avenue

    3036 ft · 1 min · Caledonia Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Scottsville-Mumford Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Scottsville-Mumford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Riga-Mumford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Riga-Mumford Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Beulah Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Vallance Road

    2836 ft · 2 min · Vallance Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    540 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    753 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    45.5 mi · 53 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsville 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
45.5 mi · 71%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 10%
Scottsville-Mumford Road
5.07 mi · 8%
Riga-Mumford Road
1.89 mi · 3%
Beulah Road
0.99 mi · 2%
North Road
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

45.5 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakfield
00h 34m from Scottsville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Scottsville and 31.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.02 one way or $18.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scottsville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Oakfield

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

41 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

53 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

55 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

62 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 58.1 mi (93.51 km).

Scottsville

#1 Scottsville

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

Population1,900
Coordinates43.0259000, -77.7452800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Street (-77.745273, 43.025897)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $9.02
Round trip
$18.04
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.02 $18.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.86 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $4.69 $10.56 $21.12

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsville and Buffalo. The current time is 17:21:08.

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.