How far is Orleans, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Fastest route

The distance from Orleans, New York to Buffalo, New York is approximately 230 miles (370 kilometers). The recommended route is via I-81 S and I-90 W, which takes approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes. This route has tolls. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:

Directions

1. Get on I-81 S: Head north on Amend Rd toward NY-411 W, then turn right to merge onto I-81 S toward Watertown.
2. Follow I-81 S and I-90 W: Continue on I-81 S and merge onto I-90 W.
3. Take the Oak Street exit: Exit onto N Oak St in Buffalo by taking the Oak Street exit from NY-33 W.
4. Merge onto I-90 W: Take exit 25A to merge onto I-90 W toward Buffalo (Toll road).
5. Keep right and merge onto NY-33 W: Take exit 51W for NY-33 W toward Buffalo, then keep right and merge onto NY-33 W.
6. Take the Oak Street exit on the left: Use the left lane to take the Oak Street exit.
7. Continue on Genesee St, W Huron St, and Delaware Ave: Turn right onto Genesee St, then turn right onto Fountain Plz/W Huron St. Continue to follow W Huron St and turn left onto Delaware Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Plan your trip in advance to account for traffic conditions and any potential delays.
• ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey, especially if there are limited gas stations along the route.
• 📱 Use a reliable navigation app or GPS device to help guide you along the way.
• 🚧 Stay alert for road signs and follow the designated route to reach your destination.
• 🍴 Consider packing snacks or stopping at rest areas for food and refreshments during the trip.
• 💰 Keep some cash or a card handy for toll payments along the route.
• 📞 In case of emergencies, have a charged phone and know the local emergency numbers.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Orleans and Buffalo is 89.3 miles (143.72 km).

Flight distance from Orleans, NY to Buffalo, NY is 89.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Orleans to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Orleans, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 99.02 miles (159.37 km) by car.

Driving from Orleans to Buffalo will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

#1 Orleans

Town in New York, United States

Population	2658
GPS Coordinates	42°55'7"N 77°6'52"W
Latitude	42.9186800
Longitude	-77.1144200
Altitude	222
Country	United States

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Erie. Buffalo is known for its chicken wings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Buffalo Zoo and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Population	254479
GPS Coordinates	42°53'11"N 78°52'42"W
Latitude	42.8864500
Longitude	-78.8783700
Altitude	183
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Orleans and Buffalo

The distance between Orleans and Buffalo is 159 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Orleans and Buffalo. The current time is 05:29:44.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.23 liters (3.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Orleans and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Orleans to Buffalo is $13.15 (diesel $16.4).

New York gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Orleans and Buffalo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.