Trip from Buffalo, NY to Lincoln Park, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

6h 41m

Distance

341.7 mi

550 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 30m ★

6 AM

6h 42m

8 AM

7h 6m

10 AM

6h 50m

12 PM

6h 48m

3 PM

6h 51m

5 PM

7h 4m

8 PM

6h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lincoln Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Buffalo, NY to Lincoln Park, NY covers 341.7 miles and takes about 6h 41m 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, Colonel Chandler Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 329.8 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

170.9 miles from Buffalo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 41m. Total distance: 341.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 41m drive with frequent turns across 341.7 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.

New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 329.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Elm Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 341.7 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 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Elm Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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

280.7 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

338 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Take the exit toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 19 Toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

340 mi into trip | ~6h 37m in | I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto I 587; NY 28 / Colonel Chandler Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Lincoln Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

280.7 mi in | ~5h 28m | via New York State Thruway

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	329.8 mi	6h 21m
Kensington Expressway	6.8 mi	9m
Colonel Chandler Drive	1.3 mi	1m
Albany Avenue	1.2 mi	3m
Ulster Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
Genesee Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Washington Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Court Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 329.8 mi, about 6h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Lincoln Park, NY.

Start on NY 384

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Niagara Square

Continue on Court Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Court Street

Continue on Lafayette Square

372 ft · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Genesee Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Genesee Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

263 ft · 7 sec · Elm Street

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Toward NY 33 East

Continue on NY 33

6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 90

273 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

57 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway

Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 19 Toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

Keep slight left at fork

329 ft · 8 sec

Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28

352 ft · 4 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive

Continue on I 587; NY 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Colonel Chandler Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto I 587; NY 28

185 ft · 8 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto NY 32

240 ft · 3 sec · Albany Avenue

Continue on NY 32

1.2 mi · 2 min · Albany Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Ulster Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Ulster Avenue

Arrive at destination

Ulster Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 170.9 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 329.8 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 75 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 170.9 miles or 3h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, 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.

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 341.7 miles and 6h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 329.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170.9 mi from Buffalo, NY · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnstown, NY

171 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

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnstown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.9 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 329.8 miles.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, NY

The final approach into Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 106.1

View on nps.gov

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 188.5

View on nps.gov

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 117.8

View on nps.gov

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 271

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.25 one way

$112.49 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$60.82	$121.64
premium	$4.92	$66.23	$132.46
diesel	$5.61	$75.44	$150.89

Estimated Tolls: $16.49

New York State Thruway (329.8 mi) $16.49

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

$56

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.5	1	$35.88	$16.40
Efficient EV	85.4	0	$29.90	$13.67
EV Truck/SUV	136.7	1	$47.84	$21.87

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln Park, NY

Late night in Lincoln Park on Friday

Local time

1:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Johnstown, NY

171 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

33 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

6h 41m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Lincoln Park, NY covers 341.7 miles and takes about 6h 41m 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, Colonel Chandler Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 170.9 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 $56.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Lincoln Park, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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