Origin
Sheridan, NY
Night in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Sheridan to Buffalo, you are looking at a manageable 42.3-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Northeast region, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, it is a cost-effective way to transition from the quieter parts of Sheridan into the city. Since the route involves no formal stops, you can easily complete the drive in one straightforward push. Whether you are heading into town for business or a change of scenery, the route is simple enough to navigate without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| East Main Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Central Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamburg Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Milestrip Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lake Shore Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on US 20
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5 Alternate
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
7
Merge onto I 90
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
Use the right lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 179
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Milestrip Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NY 179
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milestrip Expressway
11
Enter roundabout
123 ft
·
1 sec
12
Continue
443 ft
·
12 sec
13
Continue on this road
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
14
Continue on NY 5
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 5
15
Continue on NY 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
16
Continue on NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
17
Continue on NY 5
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
20
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Sheridan, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 20; NY 5 Alternate / Central Avenue
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5 Alternate / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Buffalo, NY
Night in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Hamburg, NY
21 mi in
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
11 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
57m 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 features a turn-heavy local profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will spend about 6 percent of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 23.2 miles on the New York State Thruway. The remainder of your journey transitions through East Main Street and the Buffalo Skyway, shifting from regional roads to urban transit. Expect a mix of driving conditions that moves away from high-speed interstate cruising toward more technical, local navigation. It is a varied experience that requires you to stay alert as the road character evolves along the way.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near US 20; NY 5 Alternate / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 20; NY 5 Alternate / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.9 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
770 ft
577 ft
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
389 ft
Highest Point
770 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
192 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 Sheridan, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Orchard Park along the way.
Orchard Park
32.9 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →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.
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 57m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
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: at 5.5 miles (US 20; NY 5 Alternate / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.9 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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