How far is Buffalo, NY from Eagle, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Eagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Eagle.
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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 · 27 sec · Olean Road
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Turn left onto State Route 39
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 39
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 39
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 39
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Eagle.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Eagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Eagle?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
East Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Buffalo and 24.2 miles from Eagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Eagle.
Stop Ideas Near East Aurora
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 East Aurora.
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 Eagle. Straight-line distance: 37.58 mi (60.48 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 Eagle
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 42.5486700, -78.2980700 |
| Altitude | 539 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle (-78.29807, 42.54867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
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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