How far is Buffalo, NY from Kenmore, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Kenmore, NY is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Kenmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Kenmore.
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Start on Niagara Square
866 ft · 29 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Delaware Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gates Circle
60 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Delaware Avenue
3.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto Landers Road
32 m · 5 sec · Landers Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Landers Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Kenmore.
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.
Delaware Avenue
Exit the rotary onto Delaware Avenue
3.22 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Kenmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Kenmore?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 2.9 miles from Buffalo and 2.9 miles from Kenmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Kenmore.
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.
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 Kenmore. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 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 Kenmore
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 14,947 |
| Coordinates | 42.9658900, -78.8700400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenmore (-78.87004, 42.96589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
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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