How far is Buffalo, NY from Ransomville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Ransomville, NY is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.37 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.39 mi
39.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.39 mi
Kilometers
39.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.71 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ransomville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T08:59
Arrive Ransomville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Niagara Falls
NY

A city in Niagara County, New York.

From Buffalo
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Ransomville
16.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Ransomville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Ransomville.

  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 right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North: Peace Bridge, Canada

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Grand Island Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    141 m · 7 sec · Niagara Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Niagara Expressway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 265: Lewiston

    702 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Military Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lewiston Road

    2162 ft · 41 sec · Lewiston Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Creek Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    609 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ransomville Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Ransomville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    23 m · 2 sec · North Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Ransomville.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Niagara Thruway
14.8 mi · 44%
Niagara Expressway
6.22 mi · 19%
Ridge Road
5.46 mi · 16%
Ransomville Road
2.92 mi · 9%
Creek Road
1.05 mi · 3%
Military Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Niagara Thruway

Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

14.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niagara Falls
00h 25m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Ransomville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Ransomville?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Niagara Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Buffalo and 16.7 miles from Ransomville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Ransomville.

Stop Ideas Near Niagara Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

3 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

28 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

34 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

71 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Ransomville. Straight-line distance: 24.39 mi (39.25 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Ransomville

#2 Ransomville

Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York

Population1,419
Coordinates43.2386700, -78.9097600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Ransomville (-78.90976, 43.23867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.86 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $4.69 $5.54 $11.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Ransomville. The current time is 08:59:20.

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.