How far is Silver Creek, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Silver Creek, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Creek and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Creek and Buffalo.
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Start on Main Street
4 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Main Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
2818 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
2888 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
23.2 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road
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Continue on Milestrip Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
126 m · 12 sec
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Continue on State Route 5
122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 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 Silver Creek 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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Silver Creek and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Creek to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Silver Creek and 16.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Creek and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Creek and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.75 km).
#1 Silver Creek
City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,439 |
| Coordinates | 42.5442300, -79.1667100 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
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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