How far is West Seneca, NY from Grand Island, NY?
The driving distance from West Seneca, NY to Grand Island, NY is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 West Seneca and Grand Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Seneca and Grand Island.
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Start on the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Greymount Avenue
762 ft · 35 sec · Greymount Avenue
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Seneca Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 190 North
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 324: Grand Is Blvd
1501 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Island Boulevard
25 m · 2 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Island Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Island Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baseline Road
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Turn right onto Homeland Drive
142 m · 23 sec · Homeland Drive
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Turn right onto Colonial Drive
743 ft · 33 sec · Colonial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colonial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Seneca and Grand Island.
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.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
12.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving West Seneca and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Seneca to Grand Island?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Kenmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from West Seneca and 8.9 miles from Grand Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Seneca and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Island.
Stop Ideas Near Kenmore
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 Kenmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Seneca and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).
#1 West Seneca
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 45,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.8500600, -78.7997500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Island
Town in New York
| Population | 21,767 |
| Coordinates | 43.0331100, -78.9625400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Island (-78.96254, 43.03311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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