How far is Angola on the Lake, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Angola on the Lake, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Town in Erie County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Angola on the Lake and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angola on the Lake and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Larch Street
124 m · 22 sec · Larch Street
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Turn left onto Beach Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Beach Road
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Continue on Eden Evans Center Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eden Evans Center Road
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Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard
9.4 mi · 14 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn straight onto Saint Francis Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on State Route 5
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on 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 Angola on the Lake 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.
Southwestern Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard
9.38 mi · 00h 14m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Angola on the Lake to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Angola on the Lake and 10.3 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:26 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?
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Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Angola on the Lake and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 18.19 mi (29.28 km).
#1 Angola on the Lake
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 1,675 |
| Coordinates | 42.6547800, -79.0489300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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 |
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| 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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