How far is Sanborn, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Sanborn, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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.
City in the state of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Water Spouts
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanborn and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn and Buffalo.
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Start on Hoover Road
55 m · 14 sec · Hoover Road
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Turn left onto Niagara Street
1177 ft · 56 sec · Niagara Street
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Turn left onto Ward Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Ward Road
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Continue on Ward Road
1607 ft · 39 sec · Ward Road
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Turn left onto River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Keep slight right to continue on River Road
2868 ft · 59 sec · River Road
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Continue on Seymour Street
2107 ft · 1 min · Seymour Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 190 South
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 266: Niagara Street
2587 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Niagara Street
2739 ft · 1 min · Niagara Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
33 m · 3 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 Sanborn 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.
Ward Road
Turn left onto Ward Road
5.65 mi · 00h 10m
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 leaving Sanborn and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanborn to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Tonawanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Sanborn and 11.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sanborn and Chance Water Spouts near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Tonawanda
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 Tonawanda.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
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Buffalo–Depew station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanborn and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 17.29 mi (27.83 km).
#1 Sanborn
Sanborn is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.1367200, -78.8847600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
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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