How far is Buffalo, NY from Wilson, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wilson, NY is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Niagara County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Wilson.
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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
14.7 mi · 19 min · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
141 m · 7 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on Niagara Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 265: Lewiston
702 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
2162 ft · 41 sec · Lewiston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Creek Road
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Continue on Creek Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Continue on Lake Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
1214 ft · 38 sec · West Lake Road
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Turn left onto Youngstown Road
122 m · 11 sec · Youngstown Road
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Continue on Young Street
1666 ft · 47 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
14 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wilson.
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
14.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Wilson?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Niagara Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Buffalo and 20.7 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Niagara Falls
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 Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.26 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 Wilson
Village in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 43.3097800, -78.8261500 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-78.82615, 43.30978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
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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