How far is Buffalo, NY from Dunkirk, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Dunkirk, NY is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village and a beach community in Erie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Dunkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Dunkirk.
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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
4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road
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Take the exit straight toward NY 179 East: Woodlawn Beach, State Park
879 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Milestrip Expressway
1287 ft · 17 sec · Milestrip Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Milestrip Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway
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Continue on Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road
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Take the exit left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
888 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
34.9 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Bennett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bennett Road
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Continue on Lamphere Street
1212 ft · 25 sec · Lamphere Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1210 ft · 25 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1946 ft · 58 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Dunkirk.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
34.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Buffalo and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Dunkirk?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Angola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Buffalo and 23.5 miles from Dunkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Buffalo and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dunkirk.
Stop Ideas Near Angola
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 Angola.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Dunkirk, New York
Fredonia, New York
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.6 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 Dunkirk
City of New York, United States
| Population | 1,242 |
| Coordinates | 42.4795000, -79.3339300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk (-79.33393, 42.4795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
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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