How far is Town of Aurora, NY from Cheektowaga, NY?
The driving distance from Town of Aurora, NY to Cheektowaga, NY is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Town of Aurora and Cheektowaga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Aurora and Cheektowaga.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 277: Union Road
2386 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Union Road
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Take the ramp slight right
562 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
111 m · 15 sec · Broadway
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Take the exit left
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
136 m · 33 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Aurora and Cheektowaga.
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
6.58 mi · 00h 08m
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 Cheektowaga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town of Aurora to Cheektowaga?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Elma Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Town of Aurora and 11.2 miles from Cheektowaga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 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 Cheektowaga.
Stop Ideas Near Elma Center
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Town of Aurora and Cheektowaga. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 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 Cheektowaga
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 85,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.9033900, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.754893, 42.90339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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