How far is Buffalo, NY from Billington Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Billington Heights, NY is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
18.33 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.59 mi
23.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.59 mi
Kilometers
23.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.33 mi
Kilometers
29.5 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Billington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
West Seneca
NY

Town in Erie County, New York

From Buffalo
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Billington Heights
9.2 mi
00h 13m

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
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Billington Heights.

  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 right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

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

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Rd

    961 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Billington Road

    1068 ft · 53 sec · Billington Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    904 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
9.49 mi · 52%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 27%
New York State Thruway
1.27 mi · 7%
Maple Street
0.63 mi · 3%
NY 400
0.55 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

9.49 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Seneca
00h 13m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Billington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Billington Heights?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.1 miles from Buffalo and 9.2 miles from Billington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 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 Billington Heights.

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 Buffalo and Billington Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Billington Heights

#2 Billington Heights

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Population1,685
Coordinates42.7842300, -78.6264200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Billington Heights (-78.62642, 42.78423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.91 $5.83
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.69 $3.05 $6.10

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 Billington Heights. The current time is 01:35:54.

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.