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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.27 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.58 mi
60.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.58 mi
Kilometers
60.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.69 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T00:23
Arrive Eagle
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
East Aurora
NY

Village in New York

From Buffalo
24.1 mi
00h 35m
To Eagle
24.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

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.

  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

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Olean Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Olean Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Continue on Olean Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec · Olean Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 39

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 39

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 39

  22. 22

    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.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 35%
Olean Road
12.2 mi · 25%
State Highway 39
6.02 mi · 12%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.34 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Aurora
00h 35m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

18 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

25 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Dunkirk, New York

67 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 37.58 mi (60.48 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eagle

Town in New York, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates42.5486700, -78.2980700
Altitude539
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Eagle (-78.29807, 42.54867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Eagle. The current time is 00:23:24.

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.