How far is South Lockport, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from South Lockport, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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Town in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lockport and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lockport and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Transit Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · South Transit Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 South
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Millersport Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Millersport Highway
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
3092 ft · 48 sec · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 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 South Lockport 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.
Kensington Expressway
Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving South Lockport and Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lockport to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from South Lockport and 14.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Lockport and Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
Buffalo–Depew station
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Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lockport and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.82 km).
#1 South Lockport
Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York
| Population | 8,324 |
| Coordinates | 43.1500600, -78.6967000 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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