How far is Howard, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Howard, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 01h 54m.
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 Wyoming County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard and Buffalo.
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Start on County Route 70A
9 m · 3 sec · County Route 70A
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Turn right onto County Route 70
1044 ft · 34 sec · County Route 70
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Take the ramp left
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36 North: Arkport
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto New Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · New Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1429 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 70
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Continue on Main Street
17.7 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portage Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Main Street
110 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Street
1694 ft · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Denton Corners Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 39
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 39
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street
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Continue on State Highway 362
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 362
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 78
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Strykersville Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Strykersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Tree Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 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 Howard 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
17.7 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Howard and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Howard and 47.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Howard and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 78.42 mi (126.2 km).
#1 Howard
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,389 |
| Coordinates | 42.3642400, -77.5088800 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.58 | $33.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
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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