How far is Buffalo, NY from Cuba, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Cuba, NY is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Erie County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Cuba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Cuba.
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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
16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road
27 m · 1 sec · Olean Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on Olean Road
1128 ft · 21 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on State Highway 16
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Olean Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Olean Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on Main Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
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Turn left
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 305: Cuba
2143 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
2516 ft · 59 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Cuba.
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.
Aurora Expressway
Continue on Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Cuba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Cuba?
The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Sardinia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Buffalo and 36.8 miles from Cuba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Cuba.
Stop Ideas Near Sardinia
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 Sardinia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Cuba. Straight-line distance: 55.48 mi (89.29 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 Cuba
Town in New York
| Population | 1,589 |
| Coordinates | 42.2175700, -78.2752900 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cuba (-78.27529, 42.21757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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