How far is Buffalo, NY from Pike, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Pike, NY is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Pike.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Pike.
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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 right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
2915 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
1311 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto Strykersville Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Strykersville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 78
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 78
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 78
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Turn right onto State Highway 362
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 362
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Continue on Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 39
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 39
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Turn right onto County Road 50
1746 ft · 48 sec · County Road 50
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Continue on North Water Street
2613 ft · 1 min · North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Pike.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Aurora Expressway
Continue on Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pike.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Pike?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Buffalo and 26.8 miles from Pike.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pike.
Stop Ideas Near Sheldon
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 Sheldon.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Pike. Straight-line distance: 43.32 mi (69.71 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 Pike
Census-designated place in Wyoming County, New York
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.5564500, -78.1527900 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pike (-78.15279, 42.55645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
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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