How far is Buffalo, NY from Cherry Creek, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Cherry Creek, NY is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
53.41 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.42 mi
68.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.42 mi
Kilometers
68.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.96 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Cherry Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Brant
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
26.7 mi
00h 42m
To Cherry Creek
26.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Cherry Creek.

  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

    Take the exit straight toward NY 179 East: Woodlawn Beach, State Park

    879 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Milestrip Expressway

    1287 ft · 17 sec · Milestrip Expressway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Milestrip Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    888 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 5: Silver Creek, Irving

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Allegany Road

    618 ft · 17 sec · Allegany Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Alleghany Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Alleghany Road

  20. 20

    Continue on York Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · York Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Hanover Road

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Hanover Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Dayton Silver Creek Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · South Dayton Silver Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Buttermilk Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Buttermilk Road

  24. 24

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

    1982 ft · 1 min · Hooker Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Balcom Cross Road

    2620 ft · 1 min · Balcom Cross Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  27. 27

    Continue on North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Center Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
22.8 mi · 43%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 9%
Hanover Road
4.58 mi · 9%
South Dayton Silver Creek Road
3.51 mi · 7%
Alleghany Road
2.94 mi · 5%
State Highway 83
2.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brant
00h 42m from Buffalo
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Cherry Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Cherry Creek?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Brant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Buffalo and 26.7 miles from Cherry Creek.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Cherry Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Brant

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

28 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

31 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

34 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

43 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Cherry Creek. Straight-line distance: 42.42 mi (68.27 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 Cherry Creek

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

Population5,095
Coordinates42.2945000, -79.0997600
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Cherry Creek (-79.09976, 42.2945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.14 $18.28
Diesel $4.69 $8.82 $17.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Cherry Creek. The current time is 03:10:46.

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.