Origin
Buffalo, NY
Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Camillus, NY
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
141.2 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camillus, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Camillus, NY covers 141.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Kensington Expressway, State Route 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.1 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.99 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.6 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 141.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 117.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Court Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Court Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Court Street
Right onto Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
8
125.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn
Towns Along This Route
Between Buffalo, NY and Camillus, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Auburn.
Albany
7.9 mi in
|
~12m
Auburn
125.3 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 117.1 mi | 2h 15m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| State Route 31 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| West Genesee Turnpike | 3 mi | 4m |
| State Route 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Jordan Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 117.1 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Camillus, NY.
1
Start on NY 384
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
Continue on Court Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Court Street
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on Lafayette Square
372 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lafayette Square
4
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto Elm Street
263 ft
·
7 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 33 East
8
Continue on NY 33
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
117 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 40
Toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 34
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 34
13
Turn left onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Street
14
Continue on NY 31
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 31
15
Turn right onto NY 317
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn left onto NY 317
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elbridge Street
17
Continue on NY 317
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Road
18
Continue on NY 317
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Street
19
Turn left onto NY 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on NY 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 5
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on NY 5
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Genesee Turnpike
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on NY 174
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Genesee Turnpike
23
Continue on NY 174
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Genesee Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.1 miles.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camillus, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 141.2 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buffalo, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 117.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.6 mi from Buffalo, NY · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.1 miles.
Arriving in Camillus, NY
The final approach into Camillus, 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 Camillus, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.99 one way
$45.97 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| premium | $4.88 | $27.14 | $54.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.04
New York State Thruway
(117.1 mi)
$5.86
West Genesee Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.18
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
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.77 | $9.04 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Camillus, NY
Afternoon in Camillus on Sunday
Local time
4:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Camillus, NY covers 141.2 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Kensington Expressway, State Route 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 miles from Buffalo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.99 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Court Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Buffalo, NY and Camillus, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Auburn.
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