How far is Ashford, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Ashford, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashford and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashford and Buffalo.
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Start on State Highway 242
74 m · 6 sec · State Highway 242
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Turn left onto West Valley Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Valley Road
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Continue on County Road 32
799 ft · 22 sec · County Road 32
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Turn left onto Beaver Meadows Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Beaver Meadows Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo
692 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peters Road
1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road
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Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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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 Ashford and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 219 N
Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashford to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Ashford and 25.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ashford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
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 Boston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 41.46 mi (66.72 km).
#1 Ashford
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,025 |
| Coordinates | 42.3203400, -78.6080800 |
| Altitude | 498 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
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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