How far is Buffalo, NY from North Boston, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to North Boston, NY is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and North Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and North Boston.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
1670 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South
1948 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 391: Boston, Hamburg
1071 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Hamburg Springville Road
1508 ft · 28 sec · Hamburg Springville Road
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Continue on Boston State Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Boston State Road
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Turn right onto Zimmerman Road
7 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and North Boston.
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.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
9.43 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 And Snow Showers near North Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to North Boston?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 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?
Blasdell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Buffalo and 9.2 miles from North Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 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 North Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Blasdell
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 Blasdell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and North Boston. Straight-line distance: 14.8 mi (23.82 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 North Boston
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 2,521 |
| Coordinates | 42.6856200, -78.7767000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Boston (-78.7767, 42.68562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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