How far is Volney, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Volney, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
160.54 mi
02h 39m
Flight
130.98 mi
210.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.98 mi
Kilometers
210.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.54 mi
Kilometers
258.37 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Volney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Volney
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Volney
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
Greece
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Volney
73.4 mi
01h 19m
To Buffalo
87.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
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 Volney and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 3

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Oneida Village Drive

    108 m · 6 sec · Oneida Village Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Holly Drive

    2439 ft · 41 sec · Holly Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Broadway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 3

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3

  7. 7

    Continue on Fulton Street

    868 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 104

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NY 390

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South

    2794 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo

    1605 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Volney 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 104
58.9 mi · 37%
New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 26%
Western Expressway
19 mi · 12%
State Route 3
9.21 mi · 6%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 4%
West Ridge Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 104

Turn left onto State Route 104

58.9 mi · 01h 21m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greece
01h 19m from Volney
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Volney 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 Volney to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Greece is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Volney and 87.1 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.69 one way or $45.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greece

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

9 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

90 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

103 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

109 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Volney and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 130.98 mi (210.79 km).

Volney

#1 Volney

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

Population5,630
Coordinates43.3428500, -76.3577100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 3 (-76.357689, 43.342901)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.44 L · about $22.69
Round trip
$45.38
11.32 gal · 42.88 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.69 $45.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.36 $50.72
Premium $4.86 $27.51 $55.03
Diesel $4.69 $26.57 $53.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Volney and Buffalo. The current time is 21:10:48.

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.