Sunday drives aren’t just for Sundays anymore, and sometimes you simply feel like driving without a cause. Make your best playlist, grab a friend, and fill up your tank to experience these seven best backroads around Buffalo that are perfect for a scenic drive – any day of the week!
- Route 219
Doug Kerr - Wikimedia Commons Route 219 stretches from just south of Buffalo in West Seneca all the way to Virginia, spanning 533 miles - most of which is surrounded by stunning natural scenery! The 219 is especially glorious in the fall, as the area between Orchard Park and Ellicottville is flanked by miles of lush foliage.
- Route 20A
Daniel Case - Wikipedia.org Route 20A is an East-West road that weaves from Hamburg to Geneseo. Depending on which section of the road you’re traveling, you’ll find everything from farm fields and subtle hills to windmills and quaint towns to explore!
- Route 39
Doug Kerr - Wikipedia.org Route 39 is nearly 100 miles long, starting in the west in Sheridan and stretching to the east in Sardinia. Along the way, you’ll pass through towns such as Springville and Gowanda to grab a bite to eat or fill up your tank to continue along your merry way!
- Route 62
Mitchazenia - Wikipedia.org Believe it or not, Route 62 is a part of the highway system that stretches from Texas all the way to Niagara Falls, but for the purposes of this list, we’ll focus on the 102 miles of the route itself. Travel north to Niagara Falls or South all the way past Jamestown to the PA line for the ultimate Sunday drive!
- Route 5
Adam Moss - Flickr Route 5 is one of our personal favorites, and while most might associate it with the Skyway, this route offers so much more! Travel south along the shores of Lake Erie to Lakeview and beyond to get stunning views of the lake. Pro tip: Travel during sunset, pull over at Hamburg Beach, and bring your camera for stunning photos with city views in the background!
- Route 18
TwinsMetsFan - Wikipedia.org Route 18 stretches from Lewiston to Rochester, with much of the drive running parallel to the shores of Lake Ontario.
- Route 391 (Boston State Road)
Mitchazenia - Wikipedia.org Boston State Road (AKA Route 391) is a small country road that goes from Hamburg to Boston. Although it’s a short stretch, the surrounding areas are perfect for a relaxing, scenic drive!
Which route do you turn to when you want to take a back road? Leave a comment below!
Doug Kerr - Wikimedia Commons
Route 219 stretches from just south of Buffalo in West Seneca all the way to Virginia, spanning 533 miles - most of which is surrounded by stunning natural scenery! The 219 is especially glorious in the fall, as the area between Orchard Park and Ellicottville is flanked by miles of lush foliage.
Daniel Case - Wikipedia.org
Route 20A is an East-West road that weaves from Hamburg to Geneseo. Depending on which section of the road you’re traveling, you’ll find everything from farm fields and subtle hills to windmills and quaint towns to explore!
Doug Kerr - Wikipedia.org
Route 39 is nearly 100 miles long, starting in the west in Sheridan and stretching to the east in Sardinia. Along the way, you’ll pass through towns such as Springville and Gowanda to grab a bite to eat or fill up your tank to continue along your merry way!
Mitchazenia - Wikipedia.org
Believe it or not, Route 62 is a part of the highway system that stretches from Texas all the way to Niagara Falls, but for the purposes of this list, we’ll focus on the 102 miles of the route itself. Travel north to Niagara Falls or South all the way past Jamestown to the PA line for the ultimate Sunday drive!
Adam Moss - Flickr
Route 5 is one of our personal favorites, and while most might associate it with the Skyway, this route offers so much more! Travel south along the shores of Lake Erie to Lakeview and beyond to get stunning views of the lake. Pro tip: Travel during sunset, pull over at Hamburg Beach, and bring your camera for stunning photos with city views in the background!
TwinsMetsFan - Wikipedia.org
Route 18 stretches from Lewiston to Rochester, with much of the drive running parallel to the shores of Lake Ontario.
Boston State Road (AKA Route 391) is a small country road that goes from Hamburg to Boston. Although it’s a short stretch, the surrounding areas are perfect for a relaxing, scenic drive!
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