How far is Buffalo, NY from Town Line, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Town Line, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Town Line.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Town Line.
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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 left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
3091 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.1 km · 56 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward William Street
1557 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto William Street
1 km · 1 min · William Street
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Turn slight right
64 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Union Road
877 ft · 25 sec · Union Road
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Turn left onto Losson Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Losson Road
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Continue on William Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · William Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schwartz Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schwartz Road
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Town Line.
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
4.89 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Town Line.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Town Line?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Cheektowaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Buffalo and 8.8 miles from Town Line.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Town Line.
Stop Ideas Near Cheektowaga
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 Cheektowaga.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Town Line. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.49 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 Town Line
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 42.8906100, -78.5778000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town Line (-78.5778, 42.89061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
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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