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Cities Near Cheektowaga

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

The closest notable city to Cheektowaga, New York is Amherst, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Amherst6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Buffalo6 mi / 10 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Niagara Falls21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Welland26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
St. Catharines31 mi / 50 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Rochester60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Oakville60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hamilton60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
East York62 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Burlington64 mi / 103 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Cheektowaga

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Amherst, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines. 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 Cheektowaga include Amherst, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines. The closest is Amherst, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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