How far is Buffalo, NY from West Sparta, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to West Sparta, NY is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and West Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and West Sparta.
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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
5 mi · 9 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Dansville-Mount Morris Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Dansville-Mount Morris Road
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Turn sharp right onto East View Road
46 m · 7 sec · East View Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East View Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and West Sparta.
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.
Aurora Expressway
Continue on Aurora Expressway
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mostly Sunny near West Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to West Sparta?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Buffalo and 34.5 miles from West Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near West Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Sheldon
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 Sheldon.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Dunkirk, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and West Sparta. Straight-line distance: 58.87 mi (94.74 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 Sparta
City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,226 |
| Coordinates | 42.6270100, -77.7730500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sparta (-77.77305, 42.62701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.01 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
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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