How far is Akron, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Akron, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Buffalo.
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Start on John Street
1740 ft · 53 sec · John Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
121 m · 10 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
93 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
575 ft · 12 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Buell Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buell Street
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Turn right onto Main Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Continue on Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Transit Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Transit Road
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Kensington Expressway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Buffalo.
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.
Kensington Expressway
Turn left onto Kensington Expressway
8.11 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Akron 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 Akron to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harris Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Akron and 14 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Akron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Harris Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harris Hill.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 21.48 mi (34.57 km).
#1 Akron
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,844 |
| Coordinates | 43.0208900, -78.4953000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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