How far is Buffalo, NY from Harris Hill, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Harris Hill, NY is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Harris Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Harris Hill.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Transit Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Harris Hill Road
30 m · 2 sec · Harris Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harris Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Harris Hill.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Harris Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Harris Hill?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Walden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Buffalo and 7.3 miles from Harris Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Harris Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Walden
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 Walden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Harris Hill. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.53 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 Harris Hill
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 5,508 |
| Coordinates | 42.9647800, -78.6775300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harris Hill (-78.67753, 42.96478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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