How far is Buffalo, NY from Attica, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Attica, NY is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.42 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.32 mi
48.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57.01 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Attica
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elma Center
NY

Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

From Buffalo
17.6 mi
00h 27m
To Attica
17.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Attica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Attica.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, NY 78 North: Transit Road North

    1091 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Transit Road

    2216 ft · 46 sec · Transit Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bullis Road

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Bullis Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clinton Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway

    1722 ft · 51 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street

    690 ft · 23 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1098 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Attica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bullis Road
11.6 mi · 33%
Clinton Street
9.65 mi · 27%
Aurora Expressway
4.9 mi · 14%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 14%
New York State Thruway
1.27 mi · 4%
NY 400
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bullis Road

Turn right onto Bullis Road

11.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elma Center
00h 27m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Attica?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elma Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Buffalo and 17.8 miles from Attica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near Elma Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elma Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elma Center.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

11 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

20 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

45 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

69 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Attica. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.8 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Attica

#2 Attica

Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America

Population2,386
Coordinates42.8642300, -78.2802900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Attica (-78.28029, 42.86423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.60 $11.20
Premium $4.86 $6.08 $12.15
Diesel $4.69 $5.87 $11.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Attica. The current time is 06:21:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.