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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.34 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.8 mi
23.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.8 mi
Kilometers
23.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.51 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T04:48
Arrive North Boston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Blasdell
NY

City in Erie County, New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
9.2 mi
00h 13m
To North Boston
9.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

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.

  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 left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna

    1670 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South

    1948 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 391: Boston, Hamburg

    1071 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hamburg Springville Road

    1508 ft · 28 sec · Hamburg Springville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston State Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Boston State Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Zimmerman Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
9.8 mi · 53%
Buffalo Skyway
3.94 mi · 21%
Ridge Road
3.28 mi · 18%
Boston State Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Hamburg Springville Road
0.29 mi · 2%
NY 391
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blasdell
00h 13m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

10 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

15 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Dunkirk, New York

54 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and North Boston. Straight-line distance: 14.8 mi (23.82 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
North Boston

#2 North Boston

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Population2,521
Coordinates42.6856200, -78.7767000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: North Boston (-78.7767, 42.68562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and North Boston. The current time is 04:48:45.

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.