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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Niagara Square
31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Keep slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
153 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
1853 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
2915 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Aurora Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, NY 78 North: Transit Road North
1091 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Transit Road
2216 ft · 46 sec · Transit Road
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Turn right onto Bullis Road
11.6 mi · 19 min · Bullis Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clinton Street
9.6 mi · 14 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway
1722 ft · 51 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
690 ft · 23 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1098 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Attica.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elma Center.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Attica. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.8 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Attica
Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,386 |
| Coordinates | 42.8642300, -78.2802900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Attica (-78.28029, 42.86423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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