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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.6 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.46 mi
66.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.46 mi
Kilometers
66.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.6 mi
Kilometers
81.44 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Ashford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Boston
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Ashford
25.3 mi
00h 27m
To Buffalo
25.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 242

    74 m · 6 sec · State Highway 242

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 32

    799 ft · 22 sec · County Road 32

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Beaver Meadows Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Beaver Meadows Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo

    692 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Peters Road

    1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo

    28.1 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 219 N
28.1 mi · 56%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 10%
West Valley Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Beaver Meadows Road
2.8 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
2.55 mi · 5%
I 190 North
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 27m from Ashford
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boston.

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

30 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

31 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

51 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

53 mi away
1 State University of New York

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 41.46 mi (66.72 km).

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#1 Ashford

Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Population2,025
Coordinates42.3203400, -78.6080800
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 242 (-78.608023, 42.320292)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.35
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and Buffalo. The current time is 22:34:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.