How far is South Bend, PA from North Buffalo, PA?
The driving distance from South Bend, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and North Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and North Buffalo.
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Start on Ole Mill Drive
91 m · 17 sec · Ole Mill Drive
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn sharp left
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive
771 ft · 34 sec · Pleasantview Drive
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Continue on Hill Street
1788 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
2383 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1734 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road
1976 ft · 45 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road
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Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road
23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and North 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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp left
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Bend and Partly Sunny near North Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to North Buffalo?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Lenape Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from South Bend and 13.2 miles from North Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Bend and Partly Sunny near North Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Lenape Heights
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 Lenape Heights.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and North Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).
#1 South Bend
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 40.6278400, -79.3694800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Buffalo
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628400, -79.5836600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boarts Road (-79.583643, 40.762659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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