Origin
Brentwood, NY
Afternoon in Brentwood on Monday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, NY to Buffalo, NY
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
428.1 mi
689 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
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6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 28m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brentwood, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 428.1 miles and takes about 7h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wicks Road, Crooked Hill Road, North Service Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.69 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214 miles from Brentwood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 23m drive with frequent turns across 428.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wicks Road 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 23m, 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 Brentwood, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wicks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crooked Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Service Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Wicks Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Suffolk Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Suffolk Avenue
2
Turn right onto Wicks Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wicks Road
3
Keep slight left to continue on Crooked Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Crooked Hill Road
4
Turn left onto North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Service Road
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
6
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Long Island Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
8
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
9
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
11
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
12
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
15
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
17
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
21
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
23
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
27
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
28
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
29
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
30
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
32
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
33
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
34
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
35
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
36
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
37
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
38
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
39
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
40
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
41
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
42
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
43
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
44
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
45
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
46
Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
47
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
48
Continue on Church Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
49
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
50
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
51
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214 miles from Brentwood, NY, or about 3h 41m 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 94 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214 miles or 3h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
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 Brentwood, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brentwood, NY
This is one driving day of about 428.1 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Brentwood, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 214 mi from Brentwood, NY · 3h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214 miles from Brentwood, 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
$69.69 one way
$139.39 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $75.52 | $151.05 |
| premium | $4.88 | $82.30 | $164.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.11 | $190.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$70
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$124–$149
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.95 | $20.55 |
| Efficient EV | 107 | 1 | $37.46 | $17.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.2 | 2 | $59.93 | $27.40 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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
Afternoon in Buffalo on Monday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
214 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
5 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
7h 23m 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 Brentwood, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 428.1 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wicks Road, Crooked Hill Road, North Service Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 214 miles from Brentwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.69 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 23m, 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 Brentwood, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brentwood, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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