How far is Southport, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Southport, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
147.23 mi
02h 41m
Flight
119.64 mi
192.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.64 mi
Kilometers
192.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.23 mi
Kilometers
236.95 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Southport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southport
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southport
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
Dansville
NY

Village in the town of North Dansville, Livingston County, New York

From Southport
73.4 mi
01h 20m
To Buffalo
73.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Southport and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clemens Center Parkway

    83 m · 6 sec · Clemens Center Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Clemens Center Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    992 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sly Street

    1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1897 ft · 46 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    44.5 mi · 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  24. 24

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
44.5 mi · 30%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 22%
Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 9%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 7%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 7%
Leicester Road
7.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

44.5 mi · 00h 51m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dansville
01h 20m from Southport
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southport 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 Southport to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Dansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Southport and 73.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Dansville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

67 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

93 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

103 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 119.64 mi (192.55 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in New York state

Population9,622
Coordinates42.0548000, -76.8191200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 14 South (-76.819108, 42.054777)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.69
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.85 $41.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.30 $46.60
Premium $4.86 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $4.69 $24.41 $48.82

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Southport and Buffalo. The current time is 19:37:17.

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.