How far is East Otto, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from East Otto, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Otto and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Otto and Buffalo.
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Start on East Flats Road
23 m · 6 sec · East Flats Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
775 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Otto Springville Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · East Otto Springville Road
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Continue on County Road 12
964 ft · 31 sec · County Road 12
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Turn right onto East Otto Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Otto Road
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Turn left onto Connoisarauley Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Connoisarauley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo
692 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peters Road
1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road
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Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto 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 East Otto and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 219 N
Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving East Otto and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Otto to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
North Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from East Otto and 22.1 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around East Otto and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near North Boston
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 North Boston.
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Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Otto and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 34.89 mi (56.15 km).
#1 East Otto
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.3897800, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.32 | $14.65 |
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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