How far is Buffalo, NY from East Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to East Amherst, NY is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and East Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and East Amherst.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 33 East: Genesee Street
99 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Transit Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Transit Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Transit Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and East Amherst.
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.
Kensington Expressway
Continue on Kensington Expressway
8.22 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.
Rain leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near East Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to East Amherst?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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?
Cheektowaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Buffalo and 8.6 miles from East Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 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 $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near East Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Cheektowaga
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 Cheektowaga.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and East Amherst. Straight-line distance: 12.94 mi (20.83 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 East Amherst
East Amherst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0183900, -78.6967000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amherst (-78.6967, 43.01839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
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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