How far is Buffalo, NY from Walden, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Walden, NY is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Walden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Walden.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Best Street, Science Museum
1075 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Best Street
2493 ft · 1 min · Best Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Walden Avenue
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Turn left onto Harlem Road
1659 ft · 46 sec · Harlem Road
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Turn left onto Straley Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · Straley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Straley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Walden.
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.
Walden Avenue
Continue on Walden Avenue
2.66 mi · 00h 06m
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 Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Walden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Walden?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Sloan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Buffalo and 2.9 miles from Walden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Walden.
Stop Ideas Near Sloan
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 Sloan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Walden. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.15 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 Walden
Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,620 |
| Coordinates | 42.9117200, -78.7844800 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walden (-78.78448, 42.91172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.90 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
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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