Driving from Hamilton to Buffalo
Buffalo lies 89 km (55 mi) south-east of Hamilton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 108 km (67 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hamilton | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 569,353 | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in Buffalo
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Hamilton to Buffalo
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Staying in Buffalo
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Book a hotel in Buffalo
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Hamilton?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hamilton; by road roughly 108 km (67 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Buffalo by car?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Buffalo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Buffalo?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.