Origin
Bensonhurst, NY
Evening in Bensonhurst on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensonhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 43m
Distance
394.4 mi
635 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 32m
★
6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 52m
12 PM
6h 49m
3 PM
6h 53m
5 PM
7h 6m
8 PM
6h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 394.4 miles and takes about 6h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway West, Belt Parkway, I 278 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197.2 miles from Bensonhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 43m drive with frequent turns across 394.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 59 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway West | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level | — | — |
| Gowanus Expressway | — | — |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | — | — |
| Staten Island Expressway | — | — |
| Goethals Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensonhurst, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Bay Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bay Parkway
2
Take the ramp right toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
3
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
5
Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
6
Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
7
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
8
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
10
Continue on Goethals Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
151 ft
·
4 sec
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NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
13
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
14
Turn right onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bayway
15
Turn right onto South Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broad Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
17
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
18
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
19
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Paine Avenue
20
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 78 West
21
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
23
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
11 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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I 287 North: Mahwah
25
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
27
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 10 West: Dover
28
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
29
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
30
Take the exit straight toward I 80 West
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 80 West
31
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
32
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
33
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
35
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
36
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
38
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
39
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
40
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
41
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
42
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
43
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
44
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
45
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
46
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
47
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
48
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
49
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
50
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
51
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
52
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
53
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
54
Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
55
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
56
Continue on Church Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
57
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
58
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
59
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.2 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197.2 miles or 3h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bensonhurst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bensonhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 394.4 miles and 6h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Bensonhurst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 197.2 mi from Bensonhurst, NY · 3h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
197 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197.2 miles from Bensonhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
The final approach into Buffalo, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buffalo, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.92 one way
$129.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $70.20 | $140.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $76.44 | $152.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.08 | $174.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Niagara Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.3 | 1 | $41.41 | $18.93 |
| Efficient EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.51 | $15.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.8 | 1 | $55.22 | $25.24 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Evening in Buffalo on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
197 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 43m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 394.4 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway West, Belt Parkway, I 278 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197.2 miles from Bensonhurst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bensonhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bensonhurst, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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