How far is Buffalo, NY from Ashford, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Ashford, NY is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.83 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.46 mi
66.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.46 mi
Kilometers
66.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.83 mi
Kilometers
78.58 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive Ashford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Boston
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Buffalo
24.4 mi
00h 34m
To Ashford
24.4 mi
00h 34m

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
47°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna

    1670 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South

    1948 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Road

    1413 ft · 32 sec · Peters Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Beaver Meadows Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Beaver Meadows Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 32

    799 ft · 16 sec · County Road 32

  14. 14

    Continue on West Valley Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 242

    74 m · 5 sec · State Highway 242

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 242

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
27.7 mi · 57%
Buffalo Skyway
3.94 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
3.28 mi · 7%
West Valley Road
3.18 mi · 7%
Beaver Meadows Road
2.8 mi · 6%
Peters Road
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 34m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Ashford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Buffalo and 24.4 miles from Ashford.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Ashford.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

30 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

31 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

51 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

53 mi away
1 State University of New York

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Ashford. Straight-line distance: 41.46 mi (66.72 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ashford

Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Population2,025
Coordinates42.3203400, -78.6080800
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Ashford (-78.60808, 42.32034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.79
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.90 $13.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.86 $8.36 $16.72
Diesel $4.69 $8.07 $16.15

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 Ashford. The current time is 00:03:56.

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.