Origin
Clarence Center, NY
Morning in Clarence Center on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarence Center, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarence Center, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward commute between Clarence Center and Buffalo, this 19.6-mile journey is a simple trip that takes approximately 29 minutes. The route utilizes a combination of Goodrich Road, Main Street, and Transit Road to navigate through the Northeast region of New York. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for local travel. This is a practical, no-fuss connection that links the suburban environment of Clarence Center directly to the city of Buffalo.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Expressway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Goodrich Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Genesee Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Transit Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Huron Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kensington Expressway
— 8.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarence Center, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Clarence Center Road
91 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clarence Center Road
2
Turn right onto Goodrich Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Goodrich Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto NY 78
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Transit Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto NY 33
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
9
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
11
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
14
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 33 / Genesee Street
Turn right onto NY 33 / Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oak Street
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
SW 17 to 28 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will spend your time navigating through local roadways, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. There is no long-haul highway stretch here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Goodrich Road. The character of the drive is defined by its suburban-to-urban transition, requiring your full attention as you move from local roads onto busier streets. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Kensington Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near NY 5 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (NY 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (NY 33 / Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
733 ft
599 ft
Total Climb
140 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
733 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
134 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Clarence Center, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1832
The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, those in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with strong community spirit – and the sunniest summers in Northeastern United States.
Top landmarks
- • Buffalo AKG Art Museum — art museum in New York, US
- • Buffalo City Hall — skyscraper and municipal building in Buffalo, New York, USA
- • USS Croaker — 1943 Gato-class submarine
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Kensington Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Buffalo, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (NY 5 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (NY 33 / Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buffalo, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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