How far is Grand Island, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Buffalo.
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Start on Colonial Drive
743 ft · 38 sec · Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto Homeland Drive
142 m · 26 sec · Homeland Drive
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Turn left onto Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baseline Road
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Turn slight left onto Grand Island Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Island Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Island Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Island Boulevard
58 m · 4 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Continue on South Parkway
917 ft · 18 sec · South Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 190 S
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 266: Niagara Street
2587 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Niagara Street
2739 ft · 1 min · Niagara Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
33 m · 3 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 Grand Island 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.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
9.05 mi · 00h 12m
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 Grand Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Grand Island and 6.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grand Island and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Oakfield
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 Oakfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.69 km).
#1 Grand Island
Town in New York
| Population | 21,767 |
| Coordinates | 43.0331100, -78.9625400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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