How far is Buffalo, NY from Wheatley Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Wheatley Heights, NY is about 412.7 miles (664.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
412.71 mi
08h 38m
Flight
319.2 mi
513.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.2 mi
Kilometers
513.71 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.71 mi
Kilometers
664.19 km
Drive Time
08h 38m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wheatley Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Wheatley Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:39 PM to 4:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
206.1 mi
04h 19m
To Wheatley Heights
206.6 mi
04h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Wheatley Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Wheatley Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sonyea Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  46. 46

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  47. 47

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  49. 49

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  50. 50

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  51. 51

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  53. 53

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    22.4 mi · 31 min · Long Island Expressway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills, Wyandanch

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  56. 56

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    105 m · 11 sec · South Service Road

  57. 57

    Turn right onto Bagatelle Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bagatelle Road

  58. 58

    Continue on Conklin Avenue

    1365 ft · 41 sec · Conklin Avenue

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Conklin Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Wheatley Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
59 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
9 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 19%
I 81 South
53.4 mi · 13%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 8%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 6%
Long Island Expressway
22.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

105 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.5 mi
319.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
04h 19m from Buffalo
Leave By
6:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Wheatley Heights?

The road trip is about 412.7 miles (664.2 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.1 miles from Buffalo and 206.6 miles from Wheatley Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.5 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 EDT. 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 $58.37 one way or $116.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheatley Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirkwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkwood.

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

108 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Wheatley Heights. Straight-line distance: 319.2 mi (513.71 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Wheatley Heights

#2 Wheatley Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,130
Coordinates40.7637100, -73.3698400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Wheatley Heights (-73.36984, 40.76371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.56 gal
55.13 L · about $58.37
Round trip
$116.74
29.12 gal · 110.26 L
Estimated CO2
129.4 kg one way
Round trip: 258.8 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $58.37 $116.74
Mid-grade $4.48 $65.24 $130.49
Premium $4.86 $70.78 $141.55
Diesel $4.69 $68.34 $136.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Wheatley Heights. The current time is 01:35:33.

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