Origin
Town of Aurora, NY
Morning in Town of Aurora on Sunday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town of Aurora, NY to Cheektowaga, 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
17.4 mi
28 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Town of Aurora, NY
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Cheektowaga, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Aurora to Cheektowaga, you are in for a quick, 19.9-mile transit across the Northeast. This trip takes approximately 28 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $3 for fuel will comfortably cover the distance, as the route is efficient and straightforward. Since you are staying within New York, you will find a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the entire drive. Because this route is a short, local connection, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Union Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Bowen Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Buffalo Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hamburg Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sweet Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jamison Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Aurora Expressway
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Aurora, NY and Cheektowaga, NY.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sweet Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sweet Road
3
Turn right onto CR 47
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mill Road
4
Continue on US 20A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamburg Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 16; NY 78
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buffalo Road
6
Continue on NY 16; NY 78
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Road
7
Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bowen Road
8
Turn left onto Jamison Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jamison Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto NY 400
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Aurora Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 277: Union Road
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 277
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Union Road
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto NY 130
365 ft
·
14 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
213 ft
·
11 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
446 ft
·
32 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NY 277: Union Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 277: Union Road
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 277 / Union Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 277 / Union Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NY 130 / Broadway
Turn left onto NY 130 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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
Cheektowaga, NY
Morning in Cheektowaga on Sunday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler 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 rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Sweet Road, Mill Road, and Hamburg Street, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. Unlike high-speed interstate travel, this path offers a consistent, winding pace that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should prepare for a drive that demands consistent navigation through local turns. It is a practical, no-frills route that prioritizes surface streets over regional expressways.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Aurora Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 2.6 miles in near NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo 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 17.4 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 2.6 miles (NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NY 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 30m. Total distance: 17.4 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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Aurora Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.6 miles (NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (NY 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cheektowaga, 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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