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Trip from Buffalo, NY to Malta, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

281.3 mi

453 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 29m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 52m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 8m
8 PM
5h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

Planning a 281.3-mile journey from Buffalo, NY, to Malta, NY? This drive, estimated to take about 5 hours and 42 minutes, is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on the New York State Thruway, with some local road segments making up the remaining drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $46, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Northeast. The route offers a straightforward path across New York, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination efficiently.

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

140.6 miles from Buffalo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 281.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

This route presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only about 5% of the journey on highways. The majority of your travel will be on roads like Amsterdam Road and State Highway 67. You'll encounter numerous turns and changes in road type throughout the trip. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change is 247.6 miles, primarily on the New York State Thruway, offering a substantial period of consistent driving before transitioning back to more varied local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 247.6 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 281.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Washington Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Elm Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward NY 33 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NY 33 East
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
7
255.8 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in

Take the exit toward NY 30: Amsterdam

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 247.6 mi 4h 46m
Amsterdam Road 12.6 mi 17m
State Highway 67 7.6 mi 12m
Kensington Expressway 6.8 mi 9m
Church Street 1.5 mi 4m
NY 30 1 mi 1m
Ballston Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Dunning Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 247.6 mi, about 4h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Malta, 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
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
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 straight / slight right lanes.
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

248 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on this road

367 ft · 12 sec · this road
13

Turn right onto NY 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 30
14

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 67

1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Street
15

Continue on NY 67

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
16

Continue on NY 67

13 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
17

Continue on NY 67

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West High Street
18

Turn right onto Ballston Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Ballston Avenue
19

Continue on NY 67

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
20

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

115 ft · 1 sec · Dunning Street
21

Continue on NY 67

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dunning Street
22

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

121 ft · 2 sec · Dunning Street
23

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Dunning Street
24

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

114 ft · 1 sec · Dunning Street
25

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Dunning Street
26

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

121 ft · 2 sec · Dunning Street
27

Continue on NY 67

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Dunning Street
28

Enter roundabout

177 ft · 2 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 42-minute duration, starting your drive from Buffalo in the morning will allow you to reach Malta with ample daylight. While the route has only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 247.6-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition from the Thruway to State Highway 67 and Amsterdam Road, where fuel availability might be less frequent. This route's flexibility means you can adjust your pace as needed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 140.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 247.6 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 62 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140.6 miles or 2h 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malta, 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 281.3 miles and 5h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 247.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.6 mi from Buffalo, NY · 2h 46m into the drive

Downtown Camden, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camden, NY

141 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

Greece, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Malta, NY

The final approach into Malta, 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 Malta, 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.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 184.3
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

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 ~14 min detour Free near mile 106.7
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 281.3
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 116.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.30 one way

$92.61 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $50.07 $100.14
premium $4.92 $54.52 $109.04
diesel $5.61 $62.11 $124.21

Estimated Tolls: $12.38

New York State Thruway (247.6 mi) $12.38

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

$46

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.4 1 $29.54 $13.50
Efficient EV 70.3 0 $24.61 $11.25
EV Truck/SUV 112.5 1 $39.38 $18.00

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% 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

Evening in Buffalo on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Malta, NY

Evening in Malta on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Camden, NY

141 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

18 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

5h 42m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Malta, NY covers 281.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Amsterdam Road, State Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.6 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 $46.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 281.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Buffalo, NY to Malta, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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