How far is Buffalo, NY from Colden, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Colden, NY is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Land of milk honey and the bills
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Colden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Colden.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue
71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
1670 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South
1948 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 391: Boston, Hamburg
1071 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Hamburg Springville Road
1508 ft · 28 sec · Hamburg Springville Road
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Continue on Boston State Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Boston State Road
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Turn left onto Omphalius Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Omphalius Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower East Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lower East Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Boston Colden Road
69 m · 6 sec · Boston Colden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heath Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Colden.
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.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
9.43 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Colden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Colden?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Orchard Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Buffalo and 12.6 miles from Colden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Colden.
Stop Ideas Near Orchard Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orchard Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Colden. Straight-line distance: 19.41 mi (31.23 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colden
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 3,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6442300, -78.6847500 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colden (-78.68475, 42.64423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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