What day trips can I take from Buffalo?

Good day trips from Buffalo (roughly under 100 miles) include Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Buffalo?

The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.

How do I get from Buffalo to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Buffalo

Cities near Buffalo, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Buffalo, New York is Cheektowaga, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Cheektowaga	6 mi / 10 km	22 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Niagara Falls	18 mi / 28 km	34 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Welland	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
St. Catharines	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Hamilton	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Oakville	56 mi / 90 km	1 hr 41 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Burlington	59 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
East York	60 mi / 97 km	1 hr 48 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Mississauga	62 mi / 100 km	1 hr 51 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Rochester	66 mi / 107 km	1 hr 59 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Buffalo

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines, Hamilton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Buffalo include Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines, Hamilton. The closest is Cheektowaga, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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