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1h 48m
Distance
76.5 mi
123 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Allegany, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Allegany, NY covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 219, Southern Tier Expressway, Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on US 219. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 76.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 219 and Southern Tier Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on US 219.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,654 ft
Total Descent
824 ft
Highest Point
1,926 ft
~44.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,328 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 219 and Southern Tier Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 76.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 219
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Allegany, Saint Bonaventure University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Allegany, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lackawanna along the way.
Lackawanna
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 219 | 42.3 mi | 54m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Jefferson Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Salamanca Great Valley | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Central Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Wildwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Allegany, NY.
Start on NY 384
Continue on Perkins Drive
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 5
Continue on NY 5
Take the exit
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 219
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
At end of road, turn left onto US 219
At end of road, turn right onto US 219; NY 242
Turn left onto US 219
Turn right onto US 219
Continue on US 219
Turn right onto US 219; NY 417
Turn left onto US 219
Take the exit onto US 219
Merge onto I 86; US 219; NY 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto West Five Mile Road
Turn left onto NY 417
Continue on NY 417
Turn left onto North 5th Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 76.5 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allegany, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Buffalo, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 76.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Buffalo, NY · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Allegany, 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 Allegany, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.45 one way
$24.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| premium | $4.88 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.00 | $33.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Allegany on Sunday
Local time
4:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:11AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Along the Route
50°F
Machias, NY
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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