How far is Buffalo, NY from Angola, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Angola, NY is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
23.31 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.74 mi
30.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.74 mi
Kilometers
30.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.31 mi
Kilometers
37.51 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angola
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Angola
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
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
Hamburg
NY

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Angola
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Angola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Francis Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Camp Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Camp Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Southwestern Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Eden Evans Center Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Eden Evans Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Beach Road

    2265 ft · 52 sec · Beach Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwestern Boulevard
9.38 mi · 40%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 20%
Hamburg Turnpike
2.28 mi · 10%
Eden Evans Center Road
2.25 mi · 10%
Camp Road
1.33 mi · 6%
Saint Francis Drive
1.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southwestern Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwestern Boulevard

9.38 mi · 00h 14m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 18m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Angola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Angola?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Buffalo and 11.7 miles from Angola.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Angola.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

18 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

23 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Dunkirk, New York

48 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Angola. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Angola

#2 Angola

Village and a beach community in Erie County, New York, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.6383900, -79.0278200
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Angola (-79.02782, 42.63839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.57
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.29 $6.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.67 $7.35
Premium $4.86 $3.99 $7.97
Diesel $4.69 $3.85 $7.70

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 Buffalo and Angola. The current time is 01:27:29.

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.