How far is Buffalo, NY from Sanborn, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Sanborn, NY is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Water Spouts
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Sanborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Sanborn.
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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 right to continue on I 190 North: Peace Bridge, Canada
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 324: Sheridan Drive, Kenmore Avenue
1343 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Sheridan Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Seymour Street
2107 ft · 1 min · Seymour Street
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Continue on River Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Ward Road
1607 ft · 35 sec · Ward Road
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Continue on Ward Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Ward Road
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Turn right onto Niagara Street
1177 ft · 55 sec · Niagara Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
55 m · 8 sec · Townline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Sanborn.
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.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.53 mi · 00h 09m
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 Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Sanborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Sanborn?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Tonawanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Buffalo and 10.1 miles from Sanborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Sanborn.
Stop Ideas Near Tonawanda
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 Tonawanda.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Sanborn. Straight-line distance: 17.29 mi (27.83 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 Sanborn
Sanborn is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.1367200, -78.8847600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanborn (-78.88476, 43.13672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.31 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
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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