The drive from Buffalo, NY to Port Henry, NY covers 332.4 miles and takes about 7h 11m 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, State Highway 8, State Highway 365 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 168.6 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.72 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.2 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 11m. Total distance: 332.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Port Henry, NY covers 332.4 miles and takes about 7h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 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 168.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 25 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 Effort5/10
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 332.4 miles you will encounter 25 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 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 25 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.
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
8
176.8 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
6
313.3 mi into trip|~6h 41m in
Take the exit toward Newcomb, North Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buffalo, NY and Port Henry, NY, road signs point toward Rome, Newcomb and Hudson.
Rome
176.8 mi in|~3h 28m
Newcomb
313.3 mi in|~6h 41m
Hudson
313.3 mi in|~6h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
168.6 mi
3h 15m
State Highway 8
63.5 mi
1h 29m
State Highway 365
22.3 mi
31m
Adirondack Northway
15.6 mi
17m
NY 365
11.6 mi
15m
Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi
14m
North Hudson Road
6.8 mi
9m
Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 168.6 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Port Henry, 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, AlbanyUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
169 mi·3 hr 15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 33Toward NY 365: Verona, RomeUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NY 365
12 mi·15 min·NY 365
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
14
Continue on NY 825
485 ft·16 sec·Wright Drive
15
Turn left onto King Pin Lane
0.3 mi·35 sec·King Pin Lane
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 365
0.4 mi·43 sec·East Dominick Street
17
Continue on NY 365
0.8 mi·1 min·River Road
18
Turn left onto NY 365
3.7 mi·5 min·New Floyd Road
19
Continue on NY 365
3.3 mi·4 min·State Highway 365
20
Continue on NY 365
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
21
Continue on NY 365
3.7 mi·5 min·State Highway 365
22
Turn left onto NY 365
381 ft·10 sec·Mappa Avenue
23
Continue on NY 365
15 mi·21 min·State Highway 365
24
At end of road, turn left onto NY 8
35 mi·48 min·State Highway 8
25
Turn right onto NY 8; NY 30
9.7 mi·14 min·Adirondack Trail
26
Turn left onto NY 8
29 mi·40 min·State Highway 8
27
Turn left onto US 9
5.6 mi·9 min·US 9
28
Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
0.4 mi·56 sec·Stone Bridge Road
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
30
Merge onto I 87
16 mi·17 min·Adirondack Northway
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 29Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
32
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road
0.4 mi·34 sec·Blue Ridge Road
33
At end of road, turn left onto US 9
2.8 mi·4 min·US Highway 9
34
Turn sharp right onto CR 4C
0.2 mi·38 sec·County Highway 4C
35
Turn left onto CR 4
5.8 mi·7 min·North Hudson-Moriah Road
36
Continue on CR 4
6.8 mi·9 min·North Hudson Road
37
Continue on CR 4
1.6 mi·3 min·Dugway Road
38
Continue on CR 4
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
39
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N; NY 22
68 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
40
Arrive at destination
NY 9N; NY 22
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.2 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.6 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 73 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.2 miles or 3h 15m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Henry, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 332.4 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Buffalo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 168.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.2 mi from Buffalo, NY
· 3h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 166.2 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 168.6 miles.
Arriving in Port Henry, NY
The final approach into Port Henry, 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 Port Henry, 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
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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 183.4
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...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 126.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.72 one way
$109.43 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$59.16
$118.33
premium
$4.92
$64.43
$128.85
diesel
$5.61
$73.39
$146.78
Estimated Tolls: $8.43
New York State Thruway
(168.6 mi)$8.43
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
$55
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.7
1
$34.90
$15.96
Efficient EV
83.1
0
$29.08
$13.30
EV Truck/SUV
133
1
$46.54
$21.27
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Late night
in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Port Henry, NY
Late night
in Port Henry on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Paris, NY
166 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
6 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
7h 11m 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 Port Henry, NY covers 332.4 miles and takes about 7h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 8, State Highway 365. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.2 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 $54.72 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 332.4 miles you will encounter 25 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Buffalo, NY and Port Henry, NY, road signs point toward Rome, Newcomb and Hudson.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
