How far is Buffalo, NY from Akron, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Akron, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Akron.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 33 East: Genesee Street
99 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Transit Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Transit Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn left onto Buell Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buell Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
575 ft · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
93 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
121 m · 10 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto John Street
1740 ft · 47 sec · John Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Akron.
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.
Kensington Expressway
Continue on Kensington Expressway
8.22 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Patchy Fog near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Akron?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Harris Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Buffalo and 12.9 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Patchy Fog near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Harris Hill
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 Harris Hill.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Akron. Straight-line distance: 21.48 mi (34.57 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,844 |
| Coordinates | 43.0208900, -78.4953000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-78.4953, 43.02089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
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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