How far is Little Valley, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Little Valley, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
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.
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Valley and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Valley and Buffalo.
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Start on Erie Street
2165 ft · 1 min · Erie Street
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Continue on Rock City Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Rock City Street
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Continue on State Highway 242
1871 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 242
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 242
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 242
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Continue on Fish Hill Road
1354 ft · 26 sec · Fish Hill Road
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Continue on Route 242
867 ft · 16 sec · Route 242
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Continue on Fish Hill Road
738 ft · 14 sec · Fish Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 242
1115 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 242
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Continue on Route 242
680 ft · 19 sec · Route 242
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left
13.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Buffalo
692 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Peters Road
1590 ft · 35 sec · Peters Road
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Take the exit left toward US 219 N: Buffalo
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
2943 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
1258 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Church Street
159 m · 22 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Valley and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Little Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Valley to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Little Valley and 30.3 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Valley and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 43.96 mi (70.74 km).
#1 Little Valley
City in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,656 |
| Coordinates | 42.2525600, -78.8055900 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
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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