How far is Westville, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Westville, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
325.87 mi
05h 36m
Flight
264.27 mi
425.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.27 mi
Kilometers
425.3 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.87 mi
Kilometers
524.44 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Westville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hastings
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Westville
164.3 mi
02h 48m
To Buffalo
161.6 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 37

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 37

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Creighton Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Creighton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 11

    8.1 mi · 11 min · State Route 11

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    27.5 mi · 36 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Elm Street

    1326 ft · 49 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Clarkson Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · Clarkson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sandstone Drive

    575 ft · 16 sec · Sandstone Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gouverneur Street

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gouverneur Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Preston Street

    27 mi · 31 min · Preston Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo

    2487 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    803 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York State Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
138 mi · 42%
I 81 South
70 mi · 21%
Washington Street
27.5 mi · 8%
Preston Street
27 mi · 8%
Gouverneur Street
24.7 mi · 8%
Maple Street
11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

138 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
264.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hastings
02h 48m from Westville
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Westville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Hastings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Westville and 161.6 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.10 one way or $92.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Westville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Hastings

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

34 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

60 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

81 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 264.27 mi (425.3 km).

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#1 Westville

Town in New York, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates44.9625400, -74.4168600
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 37 (-74.416753, 44.962626)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.53 L · about $46.10
Round trip
$92.21
23 gal · 87.06 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.10 $92.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.53 $103.06
Premium $4.86 $55.90 $111.80
Diesel $4.69 $53.98 $107.96

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 Westville and Buffalo. The current time is 22:37:08.

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.