Origin
Town Line, NY
Late night in Town Line on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town Line, 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
30m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Town Line, NY
Clément Proust
Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.6-mile drive from Town Line, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is easily completed in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with William Street and Losson Road being key segments, and a portion on the Niagara Thruway. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this trip is budget-friendly. The route's character is more about navigating local traffic than scenic vistas, so it's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary; it's ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Losson Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Schwartz Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Union Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Niagara Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Street
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town Line, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on US 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto Schwartz Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Schwartz Road
3
Turn right onto William Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
William Street
4
Continue on Losson Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Losson Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 277
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto William Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 90 West: New York State Thruway
8
Merge onto I 90
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 53
Toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
13
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
15
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 277 / Union Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 277 / Union Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
8
17 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(0.8 mi)
$0.04
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: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
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
Buffalo, NY
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
10 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments contributing to its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on William Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you'll likely be making more turns. This road profile means you'll be engaged with the driving, managing intersections and varying speed limits rather than cruising on an open highway. It's a drive that keeps you connected to the local environment, transitioning through different neighborhoods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on William Street.
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 around 9.7 miles in near NY 277 / Union Road.
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 17.6 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: at 9.7 miles (NY 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 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 Town Line, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Canada along the way.
Canada
11.6 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in Town Line, NY
Full guide →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 30m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on William Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Niagara 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 9.7 miles (NY 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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