How far is Dunkirk, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Dunkirk, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Village and a beach community in Erie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkirk and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk and Buffalo.
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Start on West 6th Street
1946 ft · 59 sec · West 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
1210 ft · 22 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Lamphere Street
1212 ft · 23 sec · Lamphere Street
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Continue on Bennett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bennett Road
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Take the ramp left
1577 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
35.2 mi · 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road
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Continue on Milestrip Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
126 m · 12 sec
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Continue on State Route 5
122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkirk and Buffalo.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
35.2 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dunkirk and Clear near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunkirk to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Angola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Dunkirk and 22.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dunkirk and Clear near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Angola
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 Angola.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Dunkirk, New York
Fredonia, New York
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.6 km).
#1 Dunkirk
City of New York, United States
| Population | 1,242 |
| Coordinates | 42.4795000, -79.3339300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.56 | $15.11 |
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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