How far is Buffalo, NY from Great Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Great Valley, NY is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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
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Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Great Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Great Valley.
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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 left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue
71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
1670 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
3 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West, US 219 South
1948 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Road
1413 ft · 32 sec · Peters Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
4.8 mi · 9 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Salamanca Sugertown
17 m · 1 sec · Salamanca Sugertown
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salamanca Sugertown
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Great Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 32m
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 Great Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Great Valley?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Buffalo and 27.5 miles from Great Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Great Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Boston
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 Boston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Great Valley. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.3 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 Great Valley
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,946 |
| Coordinates | 42.2145100, -78.6364200 |
| Altitude | 445 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Valley (-78.63642, 42.21451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
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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