Origin
Brockport, NY
Morning in Brockport on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brockport, NY
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Trip Overview
This 64.7-mile drive from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY will take approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. It's a straightforward trip primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway, with portions on Lake Road and Kensington Expressway contributing to its character. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is a very manageable day trip, perfect for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay. The route stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your journey. Consider this a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
About the Cities
Starting in Brockport, NY
Full guide →Founded 1829
Brockport is an outer suburb of Rochester in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, those in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with strong community spirit – and the sunniest summers in Northeastern United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 64.7-mile journey, despite 15% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 42.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a chance for steady progress. However, the overall profile suggests you'll be navigating more varied road types, including Lake Road and Kensington Expressway, which likely means more turns and potential traffic. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a route where you'll be actively engaged with the road as it transitions between faster sections and more local segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near NY 33 / Clinton Street Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (NY 33 / Clinton Street Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 33 / Clinton Street Road
Turn sharp left onto NY 33 / Clinton Street Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oak Street
6
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Leroy along the way.
Leroy
10.5 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 42.5 mi | 49m |
| Lake Road | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Western Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Lake Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 42.5 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockport, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Holley Street
28 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holley Street
2
Turn right onto NY 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NY 19
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 19
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lake Avenue
5
Continue on NY 19
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Lake Street
6
Turn sharp left onto NY 33
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Clinton Street Road
7
Continue on NY 33
473 ft
·
7 sec
·
Buffalo Road
8
Turn straight onto NY 33A
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Chili-Riga Center Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, LeRoy
10
Merge onto I 490
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Western Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
12
Merge onto I 90
42 mi
·
49 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
19
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
21
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
22
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.3 mi from Brockport, NY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Brockport, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.12
New York State Thruway
(42.5 mi)
$2.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Rain Showers
W 2 to 6 mph
42% chance
Live forecast
58°F
Batavia, NY
32 mi in
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
2 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
1h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Lake Road, Kensington Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Brockport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles (NY 33 / Clinton Street Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brockport, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Leroy along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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