Origin
Eden, NY
Late night in Eden on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eden, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eden, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
Eden, NY to Buffalo, NY is 18.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Gowanda State Road, Pierce Avenue, and Lake Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, making it a simple connection between two points. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger travel plan without requiring an overnight stay. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Skyway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Camp Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Gowanda State Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hamburg Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Route 5 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Saint Francis Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lake Shore Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Buffalo Skyway
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on US 62
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on US 62
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Gowanda State Road
3
Continue on US 62; NY 75
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pierce Avenue
4
Turn left onto NY 75
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on NY 75
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Camp Road
6
Turn straight onto NY 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
7
Continue on NY 5
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
8
Continue on NY 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
9
Continue on NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
10
Continue on NY 5
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
13
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 75 / Lake Street
Turn left onto NY 75 / Lake Street
Navigation decision point
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
5 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
33m 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 route is entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 18.6 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience without the common features of highway travel like merging or dense exits. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but given the short overall distance, you can anticipate frequent intersections and changes in speed limits.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Buffalo Skyway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near NY 75 / Lake Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eden, NY to Buffalo, NY is easy. At 33m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (NY 75 / Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (NY 384 / Niagara Square): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Eden, NY
Full guide →Founded 1812
Eden is a township in Erie County, New York, part of the Niagara Frontier.
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 33m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Buffalo Skyway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.41 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. 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 5.4 miles (NY 75 / Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (NY 384 / Niagara Square): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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