Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Thursday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
93 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canandaigua, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Street, Lafayette Square, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.31 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.
Midpoint
46.5 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 93 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 93 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| Lafayette Square | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| NY 33 East | — | — |
| Kensington Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Canandaigua, NY.
1
Start on Niagara Square
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Court Street
3
Continue on Lafayette Square
374 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
6
Turn left onto Elm Street
262 ft
·
8 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
NY 33 East
8
Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Kensington Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
74 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 332: Canandaigua
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 332: Canandaigua
12
Continue on Rochester Road
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Rochester Road
13
Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Turn right onto Bristol Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Street
15
Turn left onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Street
16
Turn left onto Parrish Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Parrish Street
17
Turn right
351 ft
·
27 sec
18
At the end of the road, turn right
167 ft
·
12 sec
19
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.5 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 57m 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.5 miles or 57m 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 Canandaigua, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Buffalo, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 93 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Buffalo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.5 mi from Buffalo, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.5 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canandaigua, NY
The final approach into Canandaigua, 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
$15.31 one way
$30.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.14 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Canandaigua, NY
Morning in Canandaigua on Thursday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Stafford, NY
47 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
13 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 54m 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 Canandaigua, NY covers 93 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, Lafayette Square, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.5 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 $15.31 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.
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buffalo, NY to Canandaigua, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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