Origin
Cheektowaga, NY
Late night in Cheektowaga on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheektowaga, NY to Town of Aurora, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheektowaga, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Town of Aurora, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Cheektowaga to the Town of Aurora, you are in for a short 16.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Union Road and NY 400 South to complete the transit. With a modest fuel budget of $3, this is an incredibly economical trek for those staying within the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two New York locations, perfect for travelers who value efficiency over a long haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Union Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Bowen Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Buffalo Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jamison Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hamburg Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sweet Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Aurora Expressway
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheektowaga, NY and Town of Aurora, NY.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
66 ft
·
9 sec
3
Take the ramp
425 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn right onto NY 277
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
264 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NY 400
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto NY 400
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Aurora Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Jamison Road, Elma
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Jamison Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jamison Road
10
Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bowen Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NY 16; NY 78
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 20A
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ernst Place
13
Continue on US 20A
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ernst Place
14
Turn straight onto US 20A
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hamburg Street
15
Continue on CR 47
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mill Road
16
Turn left onto Sweet Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sweet Road
17
Turn left
118 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 277 / Union Road
Turn right onto NY 277 / Union Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward NY 400
Navigation decision point
Toward NY 400
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 400 South: East Aurora
7
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Jamison Road, Elma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Jamison Road, Elma
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 20A / Ernst Place
Enter roundabout onto US 20A / Ernst Place
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Town of Aurora, NY
Late night in Town of Aurora on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that the route relies entirely on local roads and state highways, as there is no highway share to speak of along the 16.7-mile path. Because the route consists of smaller, interconnected roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. The lack of a long, uninterrupted stretch means you will be navigating constant changes in direction rather than settling into a monotonous flow. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without the typical fatigue of a major highway transit.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Aurora Expressway.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 277 / Union Road.
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Cheektowaga, NY to Town of Aurora, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Elma along the way.
Elma
10.8 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Cheektowaga, NY
Full guide →Founded 1839
Cheektowaga is a town of 89,877 (2020) in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York. It is a suburb east of Buffalo.
Top landmarks
- • Villa Maria Motherhouse Complex — Roman Catholic convent and school complex located at Cheektowaga in Erie County,...
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 28m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Aurora Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Town of Aurora, 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 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Town of Aurora, 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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