How far is Wilson, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Wilson, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Buffalo.
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Start on Lake Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Wilson - Cambria Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Wilson - Cambria Road
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Continue on Cambria Wilson Road
3 mi · 5 min · Cambria Wilson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Mountain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Shawnee Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shawnee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Upper Mountain Road
126 m · 10 sec · Upper Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Shawnee Road
7.3 mi · 12 min · Shawnee Road
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Continue on Erie Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 W
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South / Buffalo
2733 ft · 1 min · I 190 South / Buffalo
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
7 mi · 9 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 266: Niagara Street
2587 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Niagara Street
2739 ft · 1 min · Niagara Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
33 m · 3 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 Wilson 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.
Shawnee Road
Turn right onto Shawnee Road
7.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Tonawanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Wilson and 17.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near North Tonawanda
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 North Tonawanda.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Buffalo–Depew station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.26 km).
#1 Wilson
Village in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 43.3097800, -78.8261500 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
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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