How far is Sheldon, NY from Perry, NY?

The driving distance from Sheldon, NY to Perry, NY is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.37 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.02 mi
33.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.02 mi
Kilometers
33.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.37 mi
Kilometers
42.44 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sheldon
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheldon
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Perry
Thu, Oct 15, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheldon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warsaw
NY

Town in New York

From Sheldon
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Perry
13.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centerline Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Centerline Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 77

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 77

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Perry Center Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oatka Road

    691 ft · 19 sec · Oatka Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Street

    2934 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1212 ft · 24 sec · South Center Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 41%
West Buffalo Street
4.58 mi · 17%
Perry Center Road
2.5 mi · 9%
State Highway 77
2.26 mi · 9%
Silver Lake Road
2 mi · 8%
West Buffalo Road
1.67 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Varysburg Road

Turn right onto Varysburg Road

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
00h 18m from Sheldon
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sheldon and Mostly Cloudy near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Sheldon and 13.2 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheldon and Mostly Cloudy near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

52 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

62 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

63 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

84 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheldon and Perry. Straight-line distance: 21.02 mi (33.83 km).

Sheldon

#1 Sheldon

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Perry

Town in Wyoming County, New York

Population3,457
Coordinates42.7156200, -78.0055600
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Centerline Road (-78.41863, 42.73727)
End: South Center Street (-78.005545, 42.715622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.27
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.14 $8.27
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.63 $9.27
Premium $5.38 $5.01 $10.01
Diesel $6.51 $6.05 $12.11

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 Sheldon and Perry. The current time is 13:28:14.

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.