How far is Buffalo, NY from West Point, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to West Point, NY is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Tioga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and West Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and West Point.
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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
104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
123 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
106 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight
55 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
1.5 km · 1 min · United States Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
964 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on West Point Highway
2130 ft · 59 sec · West Point Highway
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Continue on Thayer Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Thayer Road
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Continue on Cullum Road
1520 ft · 1 min · Cullum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cullum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and West Point.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York
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130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts leaving Buffalo and Partly Cloudy near West Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to West Point?
The road trip is about 347.1 miles (558.6 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Buffalo and 174.7 miles from West Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.58 one way or $105.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Water Spouts around Buffalo and Partly Cloudy near West Point.
Stop Ideas Near Owego
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 Owego.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and West Point. Straight-line distance: 272.47 mi (438.5 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 Point
Situated on the high western bank of the Hudson River, this locality resides within Orange County, New York, at an elevation of approximately 154 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3914800, -73.9559700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point (-73.95597, 41.39148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $4.29 | $52.58 | $105.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $59.47 | $118.95 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $64.35 | $128.70 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $79.11 | $158.22 |
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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