How far is Vails Gate, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Vails Gate, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vails Gate and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vails Gate and Buffalo.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Temple Hill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Temple Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Little Britain Road
1572 ft · 30 sec · Little Britain Road
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
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Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
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Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
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Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
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Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 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 Vails Gate and Buffalo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vails Gate to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.6 miles from Vails Gate and 177.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.55 one way or $97.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Vails Gate and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Barton
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 Barton.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vails Gate and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 265.9 mi (427.93 km).
#1 Vails Gate
City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,369 |
| Coordinates | 41.4542600, -74.0576400 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $48.55 | $97.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.87 | $117.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.84 | $113.69 |
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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