How far is Youngstown, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Youngstown, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Buffalo.
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Start on Main Street
1191 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lockport Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Lockport Street
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Turn right
1905 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Turn slight right onto NY 104 W, I 190: Canada, Buffalo
814 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road
1191 ft · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South
622 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
152 m · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
14.3 mi · 19 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 Youngstown 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.
Niagara Thruway
Continue on Niagara Thruway
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Youngstown 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 Youngstown to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Grand Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Youngstown and 15.8 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngstown and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Island
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 Grand Island.
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 Youngstown and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 26.4 mi (42.48 km).
#1 Youngstown
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,833 |
| Coordinates | 43.2472800, -79.0500500 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
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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