How far is Virgil, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Virgil, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virgil and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virgil and Buffalo.
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Start on State Route 392
30 m · 4 sec · State Route 392
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Continue on West State Road
1653 ft · 40 sec · West State Road
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Continue on South Cortland Virgil Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Cortland Virgil Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto ny13
112 m · 7 sec · ny13
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Continue on NY13
1.1 km · 1 min · NY13
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Keep slight left to continue on West Road
2748 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Turn left onto McLean Road
2589 ft · 58 sec · McLean Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Drive
1 km · 1 min · Fairview Drive
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Continue on Highland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Hoy Road
86 m · 10 sec · Hoy Road
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Turn left onto Kinney Gulf Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kinney Gulf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 90
9.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 90
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Cayuga Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Cayuga Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Bridge Road
550 ft · 12 sec · White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Bridge Road
59 m · 4 sec · White Bridge Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Swift Street
3210 ft · 1 min · Swift Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 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 Virgil and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
101 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Virgil and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virgil to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Virgil and 85.7 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Virgil and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virgil and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 138.73 mi (223.27 km).
#1 Virgil
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 2,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.5106300, -76.1943700 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.12 | $58.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
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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