How far is Buffalo, NY from East Aurora, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to East Aurora, NY is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.64 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.73 mi
25.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.64 mi
Kilometers
31.6 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive East Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Seneca
NY

Town in Erie County, New York

From Buffalo
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To East Aurora
9.8 mi
00h 14m

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
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and East Aurora.

  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 right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Maple Rd

    961 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Street

    1873 ft · 53 sec · North Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Whaley Avenue

    1894 ft · 59 sec · Whaley Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
9.49 mi · 48%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 25%
Maple Street
1.57 mi · 8%
New York State Thruway
1.27 mi · 6%
NY 400
0.55 mi · 3%
Whaley Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

9.49 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Seneca
00h 14m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Clear near East Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to East Aurora?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Buffalo and 9.8 miles from East Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Clear near East Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near West Seneca

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

7 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

9 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

35 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

59 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and East Aurora. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.32 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
East Aurora

#2 East Aurora

Village in New York

Population6,165
Coordinates42.7678400, -78.6133600
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: East Aurora (-78.61336, 42.76784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.53
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.77 $5.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.09 $6.18
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.71
Diesel $4.69 $3.24 $6.48

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 East Aurora. The current time is 10:23:14.

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.