How far is Buffalo, NY from Ridgeway, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Ridgeway, NY is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
46.66 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.06 mi
58.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.06 mi
Kilometers
58.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.09 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeway
Fri, May 1, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, May 1, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-05-01T14:53
Arrive Ridgeway
Fri, May 1, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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

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
Pendleton
NY

Town in Niagara County, New York, USA

From Buffalo
23.3 mi
00h 32m
To Ridgeway
23.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 33 East: Genesee Street

    99 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Transit Road

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Transit Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Transit Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Street

    3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washburn Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Rochester Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Rochester Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carmen Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Carmen Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lyndonville Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Lyndonville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lyndonville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Transit Road
14.7 mi · 32%
Kensington Expressway
8.22 mi · 18%
Rochester Road
8.1 mi · 17%
Ridge Road
5.35 mi · 11%
Carmen Road
2.83 mi · 6%
Genesee Street
2.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Transit Road

Turn left onto Transit Road

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 32m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ridgeway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Buffalo and 23.4 miles from Ridgeway.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ridgeway.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

20 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Buffalo–Exchange Street

26 mi away
75 Exchange Street
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

83 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Ridgeway. Straight-line distance: 36.06 mi (58.04 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Ridgeway

Town of New York, United States

Population6,243
Coordinates43.2672800, -78.3897500
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Ridgeway (-78.38975, 43.26728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.61
Round trip
$13.23
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.61 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.39 $14.79
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.04
Diesel $4.69 $7.75 $15.49

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Ridgeway. The current time is 14:53:33.

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.