How far is Buffalo, NY from Wanakah, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wanakah, NY is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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 Erie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Water Spouts
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Wanakah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Wanakah.
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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 left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue
71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamburg Turnpike
753 ft · 15 sec · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on South Lake Shore Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Lake Shore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Shore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wanakah.
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.
Buffalo Skyway
Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.75 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.
Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Wanakah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Wanakah?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Blasdell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Buffalo and 5.7 miles from Wanakah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Wanakah.
Stop Ideas Near Blasdell
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 Blasdell.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wanakah. Straight-line distance: 9.77 mi (15.73 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 Wanakah
Situated along the eastern shore of Lake Erie, this hamlet in Erie County rests at an elevation of roughly 591 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7461700, -78.9030900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wanakah (-78.90309, 42.74617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
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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