How far is Alden, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Alden, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alden and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alden and Buffalo.
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Start on Broadway Street
1171 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Schwartz Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schwartz Road
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Turn right onto William Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · William Street
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Continue on Losson Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Losson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Road
1044 ft · 31 sec · Union Road
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Turn left onto William Street
1.2 km · 2 min · William Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: New York State Thruway
665 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
2457 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Alden 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.
Broadway Street
Continue on Broadway Street
5.82 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alden 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 Alden to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Alden and 11.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Alden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Depew
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 Depew.
Buffalo–Depew station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alden and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 19.58 mi (31.51 km).
#1 Alden
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 9,911 |
| Coordinates | 42.9000600, -78.4919700 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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