How far is Great Valley, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Great Valley, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.66 mi
01h 02m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.66 mi
Kilometers
91.19 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Great Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Valley
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Valley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Boston
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Great Valley
28.3 mi
00h 31m
To Buffalo
28.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Great Valley and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Valley and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Salamanca Sugertown

    17 m · 6 sec · Salamanca Sugertown

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo

    692 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Peters Road

    1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo

    28.1 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

    2943 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    159 m · 22 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Valley and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 219 N
28.1 mi · 50%
Niagara Thruway
5.13 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
2.55 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1 mi · 2%
I 190 North
0.56 mi · 1%
Peters Road
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 219 N

Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo

28.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston
00h 31m from Great Valley
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Great Valley and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Valley to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Great Valley and 28.3 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Valley and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Boston

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

30 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

31 mi away
55 Dick Road
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

51 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

53 mi away
1 State University of New York

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Valley and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.3 km).

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#1 Great Valley

Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America

Population1,946
Coordinates42.2145100, -78.6364200
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Salamanca Sugertown (-78.636396, 42.214497)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.44
Diesel $4.69 $9.39 $18.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Valley and Buffalo. The current time is 03:14:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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