How far is Ransomville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Ransomville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
32.72 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.39 mi
39.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.39 mi
Kilometers
39.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.66 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Ransomville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ransomville
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, Apr 22, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Niagara Falls
NY

A city in Niagara County, New York.

From Ransomville
16.8 mi
00h 19m
To Buffalo
15.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
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 Ransomville and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ridge Road

    23 m · 2 sec · North Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ransomville Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Ransomville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    609 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lewiston Road

    2130 ft · 48 sec · Lewiston Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Military Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road

    1191 ft · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South

    622 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    152 m · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Grand Island Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Niagara Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 266: Niagara Street

    2587 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Niagara Street

    2739 ft · 1 min · Niagara Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    33 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ransomville 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Niagara Thruway
14.4 mi · 44%
Niagara Expressway
6.46 mi · 20%
Ridge Road
5.46 mi · 17%
Ransomville Road
2.92 mi · 9%
Creek Road
1.06 mi · 3%
North Grand Island Bridge
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Niagara Thruway

Continue on Niagara Thruway

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Niagara Falls
00h 19m from Ransomville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ransomville 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 Ransomville to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Niagara Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Ransomville and 15.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Niagara Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls.

RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

3 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

28 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

34 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

71 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ransomville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 24.39 mi (39.25 km).

Ransomville

#1 Ransomville

Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York

Population1,419
Coordinates43.2386700, -78.9097600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ridge Road (-78.909803, 43.238583)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.22
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.61 $9.22
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.15 $10.31
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.18
Diesel $4.69 $5.40 $10.80

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 Ransomville and Buffalo. The current time is 18:02:45.

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.