How far is Westfield, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Fastest route

The route from Westfield, New York 14787, USA to Buffalo, New York, USA is approximately 62.6 miles and takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes via I-90 E and NY-5 E. This route includes tolls.

Directions

  1. Get on I-90 E from NY-394 W/N Portage St.
  2. Head northwest on NY-394 W/N Portage St toward Clinton St.
  3. Turn right onto the Interstate 90 S ramp (Toll road).
  4. Keep left to continue toward I-90 E (Toll road).
  5. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-90 E and merge onto I-90 E (Toll road).
  6. Follow I-90 E to NY-75 N in Hamburg. Take exit 57 from I-90 E (Toll road).
  7. Take exit 57 for NY-75 toward Hamburg/E Aurora (Toll road).
  8. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-20/NY-5 and merge onto NY-75 N (Toll road).
  9. Follow NY-75 N and NY-5 E to your destination in Buffalo.
  10. NY-75 N turns slightly right and becomes NY-5 E.
  11. Continue straight onto Delaware Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Make sure to have sufficient funds or a toll pass for the toll roads.
  • ⚠️ Keep an eye on the road signs to ensure you don't miss any exits.
  • ⛽️ Consider filling up your gas tank before embarking on the journey.
  • 🕑 Plan your departure time to avoid rush hour traffic if possible.
  • 🧭 Use a navigation app or GPS device for real-time directions and traffic updates.
  • 📱 Ensure your mobile phone is charged in case you need to make any calls or use navigation apps during the trip.
  • 🚧 Stay alert and follow traffic laws and regulations throughout your journey.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.72 mi
01h 06m
Flight
52.78 mi
84.94 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.78 mi
Kilometers
84.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.72 mi
Kilometers
100.94 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Westfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Farnham
NY

Human settlement in Erie County, New York, United States of America

From Westfield
32.1 mi
00h 33m
To Buffalo
30.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 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 Westfield and Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Portage Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Portage Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Portage Road

    1415 ft · 25 sec · North Portage Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    549 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    2707 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Milestrip Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    126 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 5

    122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway

  17. 17

    Continue on Delaware Avenue

    837 ft · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    893 ft · 30 sec · Niagara Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
52.6 mi · 84%
Buffalo Skyway
4.73 mi · 8%
Milestrip Expressway
1.34 mi · 2%
Hamburg Turnpike
1.17 mi · 2%
North Portage Street
0.99 mi · 2%
NY 179
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

52.6 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farnham
00h 33m from Westfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Farnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Westfield and 30.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farnham

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

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

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

23 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

26 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

36 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

46 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 52.78 mi (84.94 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

Town in Chautauqua County, New York

Population2,962
Coordinates42.3222800, -79.5781000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Portage Street (-79.578334, 42.322171)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.90 $19.81
Premium $4.86 $10.74 $21.49
Diesel $4.69 $10.37 $20.75

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 Westfield and Buffalo. The current time is 03:19:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.