How far is Sheldon, NY from Attica, NY?

Fastest route

The distance between Sheldon, New York 14145, and Attica, New York 14011, is approximately 14.7 miles (23.6 kilometers). The estimated travel time is about 19 minutes. The fastest route currently due to traffic conditions is via French Rd and NY-354 E.

Directions

  1. Head east on Centerline Rd toward N Sheldon Rd for 2 minutes (1.5 miles).
  2. Continue on NY-77 N to Varysburg for 5 minutes (4.3 miles).
  3. Turn left onto NY-77 N and drive 2.3 miles.
  4. Turn right onto US-20A E and continue for 2.1 miles.
  5. Turn left onto French Rd and drive for 5 minutes (4.5 miles).
  6. Continue on NY-354 E and drive to Main St in Attica for 6 minutes (4.3 miles).
  7. Turn right onto NY-354 E and travel 3.8 miles.
  8. Turn left onto W Main St and drive 56 feet.
  9. Turn right to stay on W Main St and drive 0.3 miles.
  10. Take a sharp left onto High St and travel 161 feet.
  11. Turn right onto Main St and reach Attica, New York 14011.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Drive carefully and follow all traffic rules during your journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the trip.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app to get real-time traffic updates and find alternative routes if needed.
  • 🍴 Consider packing some snacks or drinks for the road.
  • 🕑 Plan your trip to avoid rush hours or peak traffic times.
  • 📞 Share your travel plans with someone close, so they know your route and estimated arrival time.
  • 🧭 Carry a physical map or have an offline map saved on your phone in case of GPS signal loss.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.98 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.23 mi
18.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.71 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Mon, May 25, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Sheldon
Mon, May 25, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheldon
2026-05-25T04:04
Arrive Attica
Mon, May 25, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheldon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bennington
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Sheldon
7.7 mi
00h 11m
To Attica
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sheldon and Attica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheldon and Attica.

  1. 1

    Start on Centerline Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Centerline Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 77

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 77

  3. 3

    Continue on Alleghany Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Alleghany Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    553 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Clinton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway

    1722 ft · 51 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street

    690 ft · 23 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1098 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheldon and Attica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Street
5.76 mi · 36%
Alleghany Road
4 mi · 25%
State Highway 77
3.04 mi · 19%
Centerline Road
1.55 mi · 10%
Attica-Bennington Highway
0.33 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Street

Turn left onto Clinton Street

5.76 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bennington
00h 11m from Sheldon
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Sheldon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheldon to Attica?

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Sheldon and 8.3 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Sheldon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near Bennington

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

28 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

39 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

60 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

74 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheldon and Attica. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.07 km).

Sheldon

#1 Sheldon

Town in New York, United States

Population2,268
Coordinates42.7372800, -78.4186300
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Attica

#2 Attica

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

Population2,386
Coordinates42.8642300, -78.2802900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerline Road (-78.41863, 42.73727)
End: (-78.280207, 42.864234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.86 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $4.69 $2.63 $5.26

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheldon and Attica. The current time is 04:04:01.

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.