How far is Sheridan, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Sheridan, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.79 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.99 mi
53.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.99 mi
Kilometers
53.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.79 mi
Kilometers
65.64 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sat, May 30, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Sheridan
Sun, May 31, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-05-30T22:56
Arrive Buffalo
Sat, May 30, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Eden
NY

Town in New York, U.

From Sheridan
21.1 mi
00h 24m
To Buffalo
19.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2818 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    2888 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    23.2 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Milestrip Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    126 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 5

    122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway

  18. 18

    Continue on Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
23.2 mi · 57%
East Main Street
5.52 mi · 14%
Buffalo Skyway
4.73 mi · 12%
Main Road
2.17 mi · 5%
Central Avenue
1.5 mi · 4%
Milestrip Expressway
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

23.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
00h 24m from Sheridan
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sheridan and Clear near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Sheridan and 19.7 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheridan and Clear near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Eden

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

25 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

32 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

40 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

43 mi away
1 State University of New York

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 32.99 mi (53.1 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

Town in New York state, U.

Population2,505
Coordinates42.4883900, -79.2372600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-79.237086, 42.488207)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.55
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.77 $11.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.45 $12.91
Premium $4.86 $7.00 $14.00
Diesel $4.69 $6.76 $13.52

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Buffalo. The current time is 22:56:45.

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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.