Buffalo, WV Road Trips
Drivers starting from Buffalo, WV have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Buffalo, WV head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
180.4 mi
Weirton Heights, WV
Quickest Drive
43m
Charleston, WV
Plan Around Buffalo, WV
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Buffalo, WV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Buffalo, WV
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Buffalo, WV
Driving from Buffalo, WV
Expect an average of 121 miles and about 2h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Buffalo, WV. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 180 miles (3h 52m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Buffalo, WV most often head toward Weirton Heights, WV (180.4 mi, 3h 52m), Wheeling, WV (148.7 mi, 3h 8m), and Charleston, WV (34.5 mi, 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WV currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 121-mile trip from Buffalo, WV, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Buffalo, WV and 3 routes heading into Buffalo, WV, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 180 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buffalo, WV covers 180 miles and takes approximately 3h 52m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.
The average route from Buffalo, WV runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Buffalo, WV costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buffalo, WV include Weirton Heights, WV, Wheeling, WV and Charleston, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buffalo, WV by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,110
Median Income
$55,313
Median Home Value
$124,100
Median Age
42.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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