Buffalo, NY Road Trips

With 30 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Buffalo, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 480-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Buffalo, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

90

Longest Drive

479.8 mi

Amagansett, NY

Quickest Drive

17m

Tonawanda, NY

Plan Around Buffalo, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Buffalo, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Tuckahoe, NY to Buffalo, NY 471 mi · 7h 51m Bridgehampton, NY to Buffalo, NY 469.9 mi · 10h Westhampton Beach, NY to Buffalo, NY 464.6 mi · 7h 59m Islip Terrace, NY to Buffalo, NY 429.7 mi · 8h 58m

Continue From Buffalo, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Buffalo, NY to Amagansett, NY 479.8 mi · 10h 19m Buffalo, NY to Bridgehampton, NY 470.7 mi · 10h Buffalo, NY to Tuckahoe, NY 464.1 mi · 9h 48m Buffalo, NY to Islip Terrace, NY 423.5 mi · 8h 51m

Trips from Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY to Amagansett, NY

479.8 mi 10h 19m

Buffalo, NY to Bridgehampton, NY

470.7 mi 10h

Buffalo, NY to Tuckahoe, NY

464.1 mi 9h 48m

Buffalo, NY to Islip Terrace, NY

423.5 mi 8h 51m

Buffalo, NY to North Valley Stream, NY

394.4 mi 8h 13m

Buffalo, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY

393.3 mi 8h 10m

Buffalo, NY to Bayside, NY

386.6 mi 8h 1m

Buffalo, NY to Washington Heights, NY

381.8 mi 6h 26m

Buffalo, NY to Manhattan, NY

381 mi 7h 56m

Buffalo, NY to The Bronx, NY

379.9 mi 7h 54m

Buffalo, NY to Kensington, NY

378.8 mi 8h 4m

Buffalo, NY to White Plains, NY

370 mi 7h 46m

Buffalo, NY to Bardonia, NY

355.4 mi 7h 27m

Buffalo, NY to Suffern, NY

349.8 mi 7h 19m

Buffalo, NY to Annsville, NY

347.6 mi 7h 20m

Buffalo, NY to Remsen, NY

207.2 mi 4h 13m

Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY

151 mi 3h 2m

Buffalo, NY to Camillus, NY

141.2 mi 2h 53m

Driving from Buffalo, NY

On average, trips departing from Buffalo, NY run 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 6m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 480 miles (10h 19m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Buffalo, NY are Amagansett, NY (479.8 mi, 10h 19m), Bridgehampton, NY (470.7 mi, 10h), Tuckahoe, NY (464.1 mi, 9h 48m), Islip Terrace, NY (423.5 mi, 8h 51m), and North Valley Stream, NY (394.4 mi, 8h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 244-mile trip from Buffalo, NY, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes leaving Buffalo, NY and 60 routes heading into Buffalo, NY, covering 90 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 480 miles.

The longest mapped route from Buffalo, NY covers 480 miles and takes approximately 10h 19m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Buffalo, NY runs about 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 244-mile trip from Buffalo, NY costs roughly $38 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, NY include Amagansett, NY, Bridgehampton, NY, Tuckahoe, NY and Islip Terrace, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.