Distance between Erie PA and Buffalo NY

The distance from Erie to Buffalo is 93 miles by road including 80 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes and goes through Dunkirk, Sheridan, Carnegie, Athol Springs, Bay View and Woodlawn.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Erie 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
PA 290 I 90 47 mi, 48 min
Dunkirk 47 mi 0:48 48 min 1.6 gal
I 90 6 mi, 05 min
Sheridan 53 mi 0:53 53 min 1.7 gal
I 90 28 mi, 25 min
Carnegie 81 mi 1:19 1 h 19 min 2.8 gal
NY 75 2 mi, 02 min
Athol Springs 83 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.8 gal
NY 75 1 mi, 01 min
Bay View 85 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.9 gal
NY 75 NY 5 2 mi, 01 min
Woodlawn 86 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 2.9 gal
NY 5 7 mi, 07 min
Buffalo 93 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 3.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Erie to Buffalo?

Fuel cost: 12 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 92.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Erie to Buffalo?

Driving time: 1 h 32 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 73 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 1 h 6 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 4 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 7 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 5 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Erie to Buffalo by land?

The distance between Erie and Buffalo is 92.6 mi by road including 79.5 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Erie and Buffalo respectively.

How far is Erie to Buffalo by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Erie and Buffalo is 80.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Erie and Buffalo respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Erie from Buffalo by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 9 min to cover the distance of 81 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 35 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Erie to Buffalo?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 32 min to cover the distance of 81 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 37 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Erie and Buffalo?

The halfway point between Erie and Buffalo is Dunkirk. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Dunkirk to Erie is 47 mi and driving will take about 48 min. The road between Dunkirk and Buffalo has length 45 mi and will take approximately 44 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Sheridan is in 53 mi from Erie and 39 mi from Buffalo

Where is Erie in relation to Buffalo?

Erie is located 81 mi south-west of Buffalo.

Erie has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.12907, longitude -80.08524.

Buffalo has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.88672, longitude -78.87839.

Which highway goes from Erie to Buffalo?

The route from Erie to Buffalo follows I 90.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • NY 5: 7 mi
  • PA 290: 5 mi
  • NY 75: 3 mi
  • PA 430: 1 mi
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