How far is Stockton, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Stockton, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
54.94 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.21 mi
74.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.21 mi
Kilometers
74.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.94 mi
Kilometers
88.41 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Stockton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-04-18T22:59
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
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
Brant
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Stockton
28.2 mi
00h 31m
To Buffalo
26.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Stockton and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    10 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue

    845 ft · 23 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cassadaga-Stockton Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Cassadaga-Stockton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1839 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road

    3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1670 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1717 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    35.2 mi · 41 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Milestrip Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    126 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 5

    122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5

  19. 19

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway

  22. 22

    Continue on Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
35.2 mi · 64%
State Highway 60
7.16 mi · 13%
Buffalo Skyway
4.73 mi · 9%
Cassadaga-Stockton Road
1.98 mi · 4%
Milestrip Expressway
1.34 mi · 2%
Hamburg Turnpike
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

35.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brant
00h 31m from Stockton
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stockton 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 Stockton to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Brant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Stockton and 26.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stockton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Brant

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

28 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

31 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

34 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

43 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 46.21 mi (74.36 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Population2,058
Coordinates42.3175600, -79.3558800
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-79.355983, 42.317534)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.55
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.78 $15.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.69 $17.39
Premium $4.86 $9.43 $18.86
Diesel $4.69 $9.11 $18.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Buffalo. The current time is 22:59:21.

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.