Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Orchard Park, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, NY
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Orchard Park, NY
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Buffalo to Orchard Park is 14 miles and takes about 21 minutes via US 219, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is mostly made up of highway, making it a quick hop. It's a straightforward option if you need to get between these two locations efficiently, with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 219 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| West Quaker Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Big Tree Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Elmwood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Perkins Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Niagara Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 219
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Orchard Park, NY.
1
Start on NY 384
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
Continue on Perkins Drive
321 ft
·
16 sec
·
Perkins Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 5
232 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
5
Continue on NY 5
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Ridge Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 90 West, US 219 South
9
Merge onto US 219
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 219
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 20A: Orchard Park
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 20A
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Big Tree Road
12
Continue on US 20A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Quaker Street
13
Turn left onto NY 240; NY 277
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Buffalo Street
14
Arrive at destination
NY 240; NY 277
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 219
Merge onto US 219
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 20A: Orchard Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 20A: Orchard Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Buffalo Skyway
(3.9 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Orchard Park, NY
Morning in Orchard Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Scattered Snow Showers
W 6 to 9 mph
31% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 4:24AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:14AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 33% of this 14-mile route is highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 4.6 miles on US 219. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way from Buffalo to Orchard Park. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on US 219.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Orchard Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lackawanna along the way.
Lackawanna
4.2 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1832
The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, those in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with strong community spirit – and the sunniest summers in Northeastern United States.
Top landmarks
- • Buffalo AKG Art Museum — art museum in New York, US
- • Buffalo City Hall — skyscraper and municipal building in Buffalo, New York, USA
- • USS Croaker — 1943 Gato-class submarine
Arriving in Orchard Park, NY
Full guide →Founded 1850
Orchard Park is a village and town in the Southtowns of Erie County, New York. Orchard Park is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County and is best known as the site of Highmark Stadium, home of the National Football League's Buffalo Bills.
Top landmarks
- • Orchard Park — train station in Orchard Park, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on US 219. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Buffalo Skyway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Orchard Park, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orchard Park, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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