How far is Buffalo, NY from Lakewood, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Lakewood, NY is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Lakewood.
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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 left onto Bennett Road
1 km · 45 sec · Bennett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
133 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 36 sec · NY-60
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Continue on NY-60
1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street Left Trun Lane
46 m · 4 sec · North Main Street Left Trun Lane
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Turn slight right onto West 6th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Continue on Fairmount Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · Fairmount Avenue
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Turn right onto Chautauqua Avenue
2006 ft · 1 min · Chautauqua Avenue
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Turn left onto West Summit Street
1920 ft · 1 min · West Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Lakewood.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Buffalo and 38.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 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 And Snow Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
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Buffalo–Exchange Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 58.8 mi (94.63 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 Lakewood
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 42.1042200, -79.3331000 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-79.3331, 42.10422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
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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