How far is Brighton, NY from Town of Aurora, NY?

The driving distance from Brighton, NY to Town of Aurora, NY is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
27.5 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.19 mi
32.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.26 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town of Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Brighton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton
2026-04-18T06:15
Arrive Town of Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brighton
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
West Seneca
NY

Town in Erie County, New York

From Brighton
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Town of Aurora
13.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Town of Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Town of Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Brighton Road

    28 m · 7 sec · Brighton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parker Boulevard

    728 ft · 28 sec · Parker Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eggert Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Eggert Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sheridan Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Millersport Highway

    1441 ft · 39 sec · Millersport Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    3255 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Aurora Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma

    859 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jamison Road

    1518 ft · 33 sec · Jamison Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bowen Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bowen Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buffalo Road

    2852 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ernst Place

    21 m · 1 sec · Ernst Place

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Ernst Place

    42 m · 2 sec · Ernst Place

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hamburg Street

    1288 ft · 41 sec · Hamburg Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sweet Road

    1101 ft · 26 sec · Sweet Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Town of Aurora.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
8.18 mi · 30%
New York State Thruway
6.94 mi · 25%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 9%
Bowen Road
2.31 mi · 8%
Mill Road
2.06 mi · 7%
Sheridan Drive
1.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

8.18 mi · 00h 10m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Seneca
00h 21m from Brighton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brighton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Town of Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Town of Aurora?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Brighton and 13.7 miles from Town of Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brighton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Town of Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near West Seneca

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Seneca, 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 West Seneca.

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

7 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

9 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Dunkirk, New York

59 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Town of Aurora. Straight-line distance: 20.19 mi (32.49 km).

Brighton

#1 Brighton

Town in Monroe County, New York, USA

Population35,776
Coordinates42.9911700, -78.8369800
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
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#2 Town of Aurora

Town of Aurora is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7382500, -78.6373400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Brighton (-78.83698, 42.99117)
End: Town of Aurora (-78.63734, 42.73825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.35 $8.69
Premium $4.86 $4.72 $9.43
Diesel $4.69 $4.55 $9.11

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 Brighton and Town of Aurora. The current time is 06:15:04.

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.