How far is Cheektowaga, NY from White Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Cheektowaga, NY to White Plains, NY is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m 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
366.43 mi
06h 11m
Flight
287.06 mi
461.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.06 mi
Kilometers
461.98 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.43 mi
Kilometers
589.71 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in Cheektowaga
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheektowaga
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
11:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheektowaga
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
Vestal
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Cheektowaga
182.3 mi
03h 05m
To White Plains
184.1 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheektowaga and White Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheektowaga and White Plains.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    130 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Union Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward NY 400

    81 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 400 South: East Aurora

    654 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Aurora Expressway

  8. 8

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

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sonyea Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North White Plains

    1119 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheektowaga and White Plains.

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 35%
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 29%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 9%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Aurora Expressway
10.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

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
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.3 mi
287.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vestal
03h 05m from Cheektowaga
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cheektowaga and Sunny near White Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheektowaga to White Plains?

The road trip is about 366.4 miles (589.7 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

Vestal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.3 miles from Cheektowaga and 184.1 miles from White Plains.

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

The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.3 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 $57.51 one way or $115.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cheektowaga and Sunny near White Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Vestal

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vestal, 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 Vestal.

BUS

Scranton, PA

82 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

111 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

112 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheektowaga and White Plains. Straight-line distance: 287.06 mi (461.98 km).

Cheektowaga

#1 Cheektowaga

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

Population85,452
Coordinates42.9033900, -78.7547500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
White Plains

#2 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.754893, 42.90339)
End: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.93 gal
48.95 L · about $57.51
Round trip
$115.03
25.86 gal · 97.9 L
Estimated CO2
114.9 kg one way
Round trip: 229.8 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $57.51 $115.03
Mid-grade $4.98 $64.42 $128.83
Premium $5.38 $69.59 $139.18
Diesel $6.51 $84.16 $168.32

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheektowaga and White Plains. The current time is 14:27:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.