How far is Lockport, NY from Niagara Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Lockport, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Niagara Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Niagara Falls.
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Start on Market Street
15 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1854 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Saunders Settlement Road
15.2 mi · 19 min · Saunders Settlement Road
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Continue on Witmer Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Witmer Road
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Turn left onto Hyde Park Boulevard
2708 ft · 55 sec · Hyde Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lockport Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockport Street
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Turn slight right onto Cleveland Avenue
871 ft · 23 sec · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
712 ft · 20 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Lockport Street
1154 ft · 52 sec · Lockport Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
83 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2992 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Niagara Falls.
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.
Saunders Settlement Road
Continue on Saunders Settlement Road
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lockport and Partly Sunny near Niagara Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Niagara Falls?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Ransomville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lockport and 10.5 miles from Niagara Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lockport and Partly Sunny near Niagara Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Ransomville
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 Ransomville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Niagara Falls. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 km).
#1 Lockport
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,834 |
| Coordinates | 43.1706100, -78.6903100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Falls (-79.05671, 43.0945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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