How far is Seneca Knolls, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Seneca Knolls, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
140.72 mi
02h 15m
Flight
131.96 mi
212.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.96 mi
Kilometers
212.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.47 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Seneca Knolls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seneca Knolls
2026-04-18T18:07
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seneca Knolls
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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Seneca Knolls
70.2 mi
01h 07m
To Buffalo
70.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seneca Knolls and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Jones Road

    2788 ft · 1 min · Jones Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1129 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    131.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seneca Knolls and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
131 mi · 93%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 5%
Jones Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.49 mi
I 90
0.47 mi
NY 33 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

131 mi · 02h 32m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 07m from Seneca Knolls
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Seneca Knolls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seneca Knolls to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Seneca Knolls and 70.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Seneca Knolls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seneca Knolls and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 131.96 mi (212.37 km).

Seneca Knolls

#1 Seneca Knolls

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

Population2,011
Coordinates43.1200700, -76.2863200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones Road (-76.286754, 43.120044)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.85
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.92 $39.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.27 $44.54
Premium $4.86 $24.16 $48.32
Diesel $4.69 $23.33 $46.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Seneca Knolls and Buffalo. The current time is 18:07:21.

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.