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2h 9m
Distance
89.5 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
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Almond, NY
Marek Kupiec
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY covers 89.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Aurora Expressway, Southern Tier Expressway, Olean Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Aurora Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.57 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
44.7 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY covers 89.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,168 ft
Total Descent
462 ft
Highest Point
1,783 ft
~48.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,168 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 89.5 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 (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Aurora along the way.
Aurora
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Olean Road | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Freedom Rushford | 11 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 98 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| NY 19 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Almond, NY.
Start on NY 384
Continue on Perkins Drive
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
Keep slight right at fork
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 190
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on NY 400
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
Continue on NY 16
Continue on NY 16
Continue on NY 16
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
Turn left onto NY 39
Continue on NY 39
Turn right onto NY 98
Continue on NY 98
Turn straight onto NY 243
At end of road, turn right onto NY 19
Turn left onto CR 16
Continue on West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 2
Turn right onto Chapel 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Almond, 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 89.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Buffalo, NY · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Almond, 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 Almond, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| premium | $4.88 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
4:26 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 Almond on Sunday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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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