How far is Pendleton, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Pendleton, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.89 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.81 mi
25.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.81 mi
Kilometers
25.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.83 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 PM EDT
Return by in Pendleton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-04-22T19:18
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Amherst
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Pendleton
10.9 mi
00h 13m
To Buffalo
12 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Canal Road

    110 m · 10 sec · East Canal Road

  2. 2

    Continue on New Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · New Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Millersport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Millersport Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Youngmann Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    3255 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    3092 ft · 48 sec · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Millersport Highway
6.49 mi · 28%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 28%
Youngmann Expressway
3.37 mi · 15%
New Road
2.06 mi · 9%
I 290 East
0.67 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kensington Expressway

Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

6.41 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 13m from Pendleton
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pendleton 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 Pendleton to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Pendleton and 12 miles from Buffalo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pendleton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Amherst, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

10 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

13 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

24 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

70 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 15.81 mi (25.44 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in Niagara County, New York, USA

Population6,820
Coordinates43.0870000, -78.7278100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Canal Road (-78.727724, 43.086996)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.49
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.25 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.86 $3.94 $7.87
Diesel $4.69 $3.80 $7.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pendleton and Buffalo. The current time is 19:18:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.