How far is Cheektowaga, NY from Town of Aurora, NY?
The driving distance from Cheektowaga, NY to Town of Aurora, NY is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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.
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheektowaga and Town of Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheektowaga and Town of Aurora.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp left
130 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Union Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Union Road
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Take the ramp right toward NY 400
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 400 South: East Aurora
654 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma
859 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Jamison Road
1518 ft · 33 sec · Jamison Road
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Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bowen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buffalo Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ernst Place
21 m · 1 sec · Ernst Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Ernst Place
42 m · 2 sec · Ernst Place
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Turn straight onto Hamburg Street
1288 ft · 41 sec · Hamburg Street
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Continue on Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Sweet Road
1101 ft · 26 sec · Sweet Road
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheektowaga and Town of Aurora.
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.
Aurora Expressway
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
6.39 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cheektowaga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Town of Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheektowaga to Town of Aurora?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Elma Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Cheektowaga and 8.4 miles from Town of Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cheektowaga and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Town of Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Elma Center
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 Elma Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheektowaga and Town of Aurora. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 km).
#1 Cheektowaga
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 85,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.9033900, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Town of Aurora
Town of Aurora is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7382500, -78.6373400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town of Aurora (-78.63734, 42.73825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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