Trip from Buffalo, NY to Oakdale, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

321.2 mi

517 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 12m ★

6 AM

6h 24m

8 AM

6h 49m

10 AM

6h 33m

12 PM

6h 31m

3 PM

6h 34m

5 PM

6h 48m

8 PM

6h 17m

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

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Oakdale, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Buffalo, NY to Oakdale, NY covers 321.2 miles and takes about 6h 24m 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, I 90, NY 9H for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 272.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.87 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

160.6 miles from Buffalo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 321.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 321.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 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 272.5 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 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 321.2 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 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

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

Turn left onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

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 | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 24 Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

281.9 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 Oakdale, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Montreal along the way.

Montreal

280.7 mi in | ~5h 28m | via I 90

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	272.5 mi	5h 15m
I 90	20.5 mi	25m
NY 9H	11.4 mi	15m
Kensington Expressway	6.8 mi	9m
US 9	4.6 mi	6m
Union Turnpike	2.3 mi	3m
Healy Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
Glenwood Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 272.5 mi, about 5h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Oakdale, 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 left at fork onto I 90

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 90

Exit 24 Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

19 mi · 23 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 12 Toward US 9: Hudson

Turn right onto US 9

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 9

Enter roundabout onto NY 9H

101 ft · 1 sec · NY 9H

Continue on NY 9H

11 mi · 15 min · NY 9H

Turn right onto NY 66

2.3 mi · 3 min · Union Turnpike

Turn right onto Healy Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Healy Boulevard

Turn left onto US 9

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Fairview Avenue

Turn right onto Glenwood Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Glenwood Boulevard

Continue on North 6th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North 6th Street

Arrive at destination

North 6th Street

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 160.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272.5 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 71 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.6 miles or 3h 9m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakdale, 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 321.2 miles and 6h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 272.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.6 mi from Buffalo, NY · 3h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paris, NY

161 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

Newark, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitesboro, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.6 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 272.5 miles.

Arriving in Oakdale, NY

The final approach into Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, 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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 110.7

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 188.3

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 ~23 min detour Free near mile 121.8

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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 265.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.87 one way

$105.74 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$57.17	$114.34
premium	$4.92	$62.25	$124.51
diesel	$5.61	$70.92	$141.83

Estimated Tolls: $13.79

New York State Thruway (272.5 mi) $13.63

Union 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

$53

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96.4	1	$33.73	$15.42
Efficient EV	80.3	0	$28.10	$12.85
EV Truck/SUV	128.5	1	$44.97	$20.56

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

38 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

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oakdale, NY

Evening in Oakdale on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Paris, NY

161 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 24m 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 Oakdale, NY covers 321.2 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 90, NY 9H. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.6 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 $52.87 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 Oakdale, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Montreal 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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Trip from Buffalo, NY to Oakdale, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oakdale, NY

National Parks Near This Route

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

33 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 24m on the road

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