How far is Town of Aurora, NY from Brighton, NY?
The driving distance from Town of Aurora, NY to Brighton, NY is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Town of Aurora and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Aurora and Brighton.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Sweet Road
1101 ft · 26 sec · Sweet Road
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Turn right onto Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Road
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Continue on Hamburg Street
1431 ft · 43 sec · Hamburg Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Road
41 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Road
2860 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Road
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Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bowen Road
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Turn left onto Jamison Road
1070 ft · 21 sec · Jamison Road
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Take the ramp right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.9 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
1869 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Millersport Highway
967 ft · 26 sec · Millersport Highway
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Turn left onto Flint Road
1262 ft · 46 sec · Flint Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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Continue on Brighton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Brighton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brighton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Aurora and Brighton.
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.
Aurora Expressway
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
8.19 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Town of Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town of Aurora to Brighton?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Town of Aurora and 15.8 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Town of Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near West Seneca
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 West Seneca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Town of Aurora and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 20.19 mi (32.49 km).
#1 Town of Aurora
Town of Aurora is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7382500, -78.6373400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
| Population | 35,776 |
| Coordinates | 42.9911700, -78.8369800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton Road (-78.836983, 42.991048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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