How far is Buffalo, NY from Carrollton, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Carrollton, NY is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
64.21 mi
01h 34m
Flight
54.99 mi
88.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.21 mi
Kilometers
103.34 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Mon, Jun 1, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Mon, Jun 1, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Carrollton
Mon, Jun 1, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Springville
NY

City in Erie County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
32.1 mi
00h 47m
To Carrollton
32.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Salamanca Great Valley

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Salamanca Great Valley

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Killbuck Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Killbuck Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Carrollton Village Road

    1979 ft · 1 min · Carrollton Village Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carrollton Village Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
27.7 mi · 43%
Jefferson Street
4.81 mi · 7%
Buffalo Skyway
3.94 mi · 6%
Salamanca Great Valley
3.36 mi · 5%
Ridge Road
3.28 mi · 5%
Killbuck Road
1.83 mi · 3%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 47m from Buffalo
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Buffalo and 32.1 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

45 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

45 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

54 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

56 mi away
1 State University of New York

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 54.99 mi (88.49 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 Carrollton

Town in New York, United States

Population1,202
Coordinates42.1084000, -78.6517000
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Carrollton (-78.6517, 42.1084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.20
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.10 $18.20
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.17 $20.34
Premium $4.86 $11.03 $22.07
Diesel $4.69 $10.66 $21.31

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Carrollton. The current time is 16:17:06.

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.