How far is Gowanda, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Gowanda, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gowanda and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gowanda and Buffalo.
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Start on West Main Street
81 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
116 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Street
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Continue on Route 438
6.5 mi · 11 min · Route 438
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Turn right onto Brant Reservation Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Brant Reservation Road
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Continue on Angola Brant Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Angola Brant Road
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Continue on Angola-Brant Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Angola-Brant Road
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Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard
12.2 mi · 18 min · Southwestern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn straight onto Saint Francis Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on State Route 5
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Gowanda 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.
Southwestern Boulevard
Turn straight onto Southwestern Boulevard
12.2 mi · 00h 18m
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 Gowanda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gowanda to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Gowanda and 18.2 miles from Buffalo.
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 6.6 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 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 $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Gowanda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gowanda and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.31 km).
#1 Gowanda
Town in New York
| Population | 2,524 |
| Coordinates | 42.4631200, -78.9358700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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