Origin
Town Line, NY
Morning in Town Line on Friday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town Line, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
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
Morning in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
11:56 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Town Line, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 17.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Street, Niagara Thruway, Losson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 miles from Town Line, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Town Line, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Canada along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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