How far is Buffalo, NY from West End, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to West End, NY is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and West End.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and West End.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
18 mi · 23 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 80
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Fabius Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.7 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1970 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Winney Hill Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Winney Hill Road
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Turn left onto Woodstream Lane
1 km · 2 min · Woodstream Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodstream Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and West End.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
101 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Scattered Rain Showers near West End.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to West End?
The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Cayuga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Buffalo and 115.1 miles from West End.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.91 one way or $69.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Scattered Rain Showers near West End.
Stop Ideas Near Cayuga
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 Cayuga.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and West End. Straight-line distance: 194.38 mi (312.82 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 West End
Situated within Otsego County in central New York, this unincorporated community serves functionally as a western extension of the neighboring city of Oneonta.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4686900, -75.0937800 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
End: West End (-75.09378, 42.46869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $4.31 | $34.91 | $69.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $39.46 | $78.91 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $42.67 | $85.34 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $52.41 | $104.81 |
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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