How far is Boston, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Boston, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.54 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.18 mi
30.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.18 mi
Kilometers
30.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.1 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Boston
Sat, Apr 18, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-04-18T02:53
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Orchard Park
NY

Land of milk honey and the bills

From Boston
12.7 mi
00h 14m
To Buffalo
12.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 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 Boston and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Cross Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Boston Cross Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mill Street

    2383 ft · 2 min · Mill Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Tillen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Tillen Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rice Road

    123 m · 8 sec · Rice Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    2943 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rice Road
15.3 mi · 60%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 20%
New York State Thruway
2.55 mi · 10%
West Tillen Road
1.11 mi · 4%
I 190 North
0.56 mi · 2%
Mill Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rice Road

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orchard Park
00h 14m from Boston
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Boston 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 Boston to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Orchard Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Boston and 12.8 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Boston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Orchard Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orchard Park, 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 Orchard Park.

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

16 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

16 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

45 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

57 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 19.18 mi (30.86 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

Town in New York, USA

Population8,069
Coordinates42.6289500, -78.7375300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Cross Road (-78.737523, 42.628929)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.22
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.61 $7.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.03 $8.07
Premium $4.86 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $4.69 $4.22 $8.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Buffalo. The current time is 02:53:11.

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.