How far is Buffalo, NY from Alden, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Alden, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Alden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Alden.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
3091 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.1 km · 56 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward William Street
1557 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto William Street
1 km · 1 min · William Street
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Turn slight right
64 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Union Road
877 ft · 25 sec · Union Road
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Turn left onto Losson Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Losson Road
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Continue on William Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schwartz Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schwartz Road
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
6 mi · 10 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Alden.
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.
Broadway Street
Turn right onto Broadway Street
6.04 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Alden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Alden?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Buffalo and 11.1 miles from Alden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Alden.
Stop Ideas Near Depew
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 Depew.
Buffalo–Depew station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Alden. Straight-line distance: 19.58 mi (31.51 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 Alden
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 9,911 |
| Coordinates | 42.9000600, -78.4919700 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alden (-78.49197, 42.90006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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