Origin
Cherry Creek, NY
Morning in Cherry Creek on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherry Creek, NY to Buffalo, 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
1h 26m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Creek, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
This 54-mile journey from Cherry Creek to Buffalo, NY, will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive entirely within the Northeast region of New York, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be navigating a mix of highways, with about 9% of the drive on limited-access roads. Budget around $9 for fuel. Given its short duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times and spontaneous stops along the way. It's a practical option for a quick hop between these two points in New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Hanover Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| South Dayton Silver Creek Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Alleghany Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 83 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Buttermilk Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Creek, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Center Street
67 ft
·
9 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto NY 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NY 83
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Road
4
Continue on NY 83
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
5
Continue on Balcom Cross Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Balcom Cross Road
6
Turn right onto CTR 91
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hooker Road
7
Turn left onto CTR 91
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Buttermilk Road
8
Turn straight onto CTR 93
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Dayton Silver Creek Road
9
Continue on CTR 93
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Hanover Road
10
Turn slight right onto York Road
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
York Road
11
Continue on Alleghany Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Alleghany Road
12
Continue on Allegany Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Allegany Road
13
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
15
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
17
Merge onto I 90
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New York State Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
Use the right lane.
19
At end of road, turn right onto NY 179
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Milestrip Road
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on NY 179
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milestrip Expressway
21
Enter roundabout
123 ft
·
1 sec
22
Continue
443 ft
·
12 sec
23
Continue on this road
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
24
Continue on NY 5
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 5
25
Continue on NY 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
26
Continue on NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
27
Continue on NY 5
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
30
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Cherry Creek, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 83 / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 83 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
44.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 56
Toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
NY 179 / Milestrip Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 179 / Milestrip Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
New York State Thruway
(23.2 mi)
$1.16
Buffalo Skyway
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Hamburg Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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
24 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
1h 26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this route. While approximately 9% of the journey utilizes highway sections, including a notable 23.2-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the overall character is more connected to local roadways. You'll transition between these different road types, experiencing both faster highway segments and more frequent turns on local roads like Hanover Road and the Buffalo Skyway. This blend means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, making for a dynamic trip rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 83 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 54 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (NY 83 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,379 ft
595 ft
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
979 ft
Highest Point
1,379 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
784 ft
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 Cherry Creek, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Orchard Park along the way.
Orchard Park
44.6 mi in
|
~1h 11m
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.57 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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. 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: near the start (NY 83 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 44.6 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 Buffalo, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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