Day trip from Buffalo to St. Catharines
St. Catharines lies 43 km (27 mi) north-west of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 43 km (27 mi) apart, St. Catharines is a realistic day trip from Buffalo: about 42 min each way by road.
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| Buffalo | St. Catharines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 258,071 | 136,803 |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What changes when you arrive in St. Catharines
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in St. Catharines
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines Public Library | 7,577 | 2016 |
The busiest is St. Catharines Public Library at 7,577 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in St. Catharines
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Staying in St. Catharines
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Common questions
How far is St. Catharines from Buffalo?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Buffalo; by road roughly 53 km (33 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to St. Catharines by road?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buffalo and St. Catharines?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in St. Catharines?
The Dollar (CAD).
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 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.