How far is Buffalo, NY from Van Etten, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Van Etten, NY is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in the town of North Dansville, Livingston County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Van Etten.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Van Etten.
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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
12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
1311 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road
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Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
41 mi · 47 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Ithaca
3276 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Breesport Road
7 m · 1 sec · Breesport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Breesport Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Breesport Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Breesport Road
110 m · 6 sec · Breesport Road
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Continue on Swartwood Hill Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Swartwood Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 224
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 224
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Turn right onto Gee Street
1099 ft · 19 sec · Gee Street
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Turn slight right onto Waverly Street
24 m · 3 sec · Waverly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Van Etten.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
41 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Van Etten.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Van Etten?
The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Buffalo and 79 miles from Van Etten.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Van Etten.
Stop Ideas Near Dansville
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 Dansville.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Van Etten. Straight-line distance: 127.58 mi (205.32 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 Van Etten
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,457 |
| Coordinates | 42.1986900, -76.5524400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Etten (-76.55244, 42.19869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.03 | $54.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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