Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Leon, NY
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Leon, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jamestown Street, Southwestern Boulevard, Route 438 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Jamestown Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.12 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
25 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 49.9 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.
Jamestown Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 (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 8 miles (NY 75 / Saint Francis Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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NY 75 / Saint Francis Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 75 / Saint Francis Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
10.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 20 / Southwestern Boulevard
Turn right onto US 20 / Southwestern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
27.9 mi into trip
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~42m in
|
NY 438 / Route 438
At end of road, turn left onto NY 438 / Route 438
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Street | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Southwestern Boulevard | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| Route 438 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Brant Reservation Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Hamburg Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Angola Brant Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Camp Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jamestown Street
— 14.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Leon, NY.
1
Start on NY 384
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
Continue on Perkins Drive
321 ft
·
16 sec
·
Perkins Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 5
232 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
5
Continue on NY 5
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NY 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
8
Continue on NY 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
10
Continue on NY 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Camp Road
11
Turn right onto US 20
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Southwestern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Angola-Brant Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Angola-Brant Road
13
Continue on Angola Brant Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Angola Brant Road
14
Continue on Brant Reservation Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Brant Reservation Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto NY 438
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 438
16
Continue on NY 438
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Buffalo Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; NY 39
468 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on US 62
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Jamestown Street
19
Turn right onto CR 6
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Leon New Albion
20
Arrive at destination
CR 6
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 25 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 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 49.9 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25 miles or 38m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leon, 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.
+
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 49.9 miles and 1h 17m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jamestown Street for about 14.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Buffalo, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leon, NY
The final approach into Leon, 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 Leon, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.25 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.59 | $19.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Buffalo Skyway
(4.8 mi)
$0.33
Hamburg Turnpike
(2.3 mi)
$0.16
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
$8
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Leon, NY
Morning in Leon on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
50°F
Hamburg, NY
25 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
4 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
1h 17m 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 Leon, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jamestown Street, Southwestern Boulevard, Route 438. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $8.12 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 (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 8 miles (NY 75 / Saint Francis Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Buffalo, NY to Leon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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