How far is Buffalo, NY from Bennington, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Bennington, NY is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.68 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.59 mi
39.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.59 mi
Kilometers
39.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.16 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T11:29
Arrive Bennington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elma
NY

City in New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
14.3 mi
00h 21m
To Bennington
14.4 mi
00h 21m

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
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bullis Road
11.6 mi · 40%
Aurora Expressway
4.9 mi · 17%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 17%
Clinton Street
3.91 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elma
00h 21m from Buffalo
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Buffalo and 14.4 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Elma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elma, 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.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

9 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

19 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Dunkirk, New York

70 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.58 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Bennington

Town in New York, United States

Population3,190
Coordinates42.8370000, -78.3975200
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Bennington (-78.39752, 42.837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

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 Bennington. The current time is 11:29:42.

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.