How far is Westbury, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Westbury, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.19 mi
02h 12m
Flight
111.77 mi
179.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.77 mi
Kilometers
179.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.19 mi
Kilometers
204.69 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Westbury
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westbury
2026-04-19T01:03
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clifton
NY

Town in St.

From Westbury
62.3 mi
01h 06m
To Buffalo
64.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westbury and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westbury and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Westbury Red Creek Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Westbury Red Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbury Cut Off Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Westbury Cut Off Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 370

    1.1 km · 57 sec · State Route 370

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    47.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NY 390

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South

    2794 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo

    1605 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    42.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbury and Buffalo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
42.5 mi · 33%
Western Expressway
19 mi · 15%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 5%
Outer Loop
2.63 mi · 2%
Ridge Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Westbury Cut Off Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

47.6 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 06m from Westbury
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbury and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westbury to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Westbury and 64.9 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westbury and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

21 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

76 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

88 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

99 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westbury and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 111.77 mi (179.87 km).

Westbury

#1 Westbury

Village in Nassau County, New York

Population15,296
Coordinates43.2147900, -76.7107800
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Westbury Red Creek Road (-76.710782, 43.21479)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $18.00
Round trip
$36.00
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.00 $36.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $20.12 $40.24
Premium $4.86 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $4.69 $21.08 $42.15

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westbury and Buffalo. The current time is 01:03:02.

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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.