How far is Town Line, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Town Line, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.22 mi
24.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.22 mi
Kilometers
24.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.88 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Town Line
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town Line
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Town Line
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cheektowaga
NY

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

From Town Line
8.8 mi
00h 14m
To Buffalo
13.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town Line and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schwartz Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Schwartz Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · William Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Losson Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Losson Road

  5. 5

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

    1044 ft · 31 sec · Union Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto William Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: New York State Thruway

    665 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada

    2457 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town Line 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Street
5.3 mi · 24%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 23%
Losson Road
2.91 mi · 13%
Broadway Street
1.53 mi · 7%
New York State Thruway
0.84 mi · 4%
Schwartz Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Niagara Thruway

Continue on Niagara Thruway

4.89 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheektowaga
00h 14m from Town Line
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Town Line 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 Town Line to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Cheektowaga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Town Line and 13.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Town Line and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Cheektowaga

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

2 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

10 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

32 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

66 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town Line and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.49 km).

Town Line

#1 Town Line

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Population2,367
Coordinates42.8906100, -78.5778000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-78.577794, 42.890704)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.33
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.17 $6.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.54 $7.08
Premium $4.86 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $4.69 $3.71 $7.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Town Line and Buffalo. The current time is 00:42:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.