How far is Lake Erie Beach, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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.
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Erie Beach and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Erie Beach and Buffalo.
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Start on Kennedy Avenue
2348 ft · 2 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto Erie Road
2 mi · 4 min · Erie Road
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Beach Road
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Continue on Eden Evans Center Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eden Evans Center Road
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Turn left onto Southwestern Boulevard
9.4 mi · 14 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 Lake Erie Beach 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 left onto Southwestern Boulevard
9.38 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Lake Erie Beach 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 Lake Erie Beach to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Lake Erie Beach and 11.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Lake Erie Beach and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
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 Hamburg.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Erie Beach and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 20.49 mi (32.97 km).
#1 Lake Erie Beach
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 3,872 |
| Coordinates | 42.6242300, -79.0669800 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
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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