Origin
Buffalo, NY
Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Remsen, NY
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
207.2 mi
333 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Remsen, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Remsen, NY covers 207.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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, NY 365, State Highway 365 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 168.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.73 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
103.6 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 207.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,181 ft
398 ft
Total Climb
941 ft
Total Descent
359 ft
Highest Point
1,181 ft
~207.2 mi in
Elevation Range
783 ft
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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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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
207 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Remsen, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rome along the way.
Rome
176.8 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 168.6 mi | 3h 15m |
| NY 365 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 365 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| New Floyd Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 12 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
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 Remsen, 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
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 33
Toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
Use 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 365
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
25
Merge onto NY 12; NY 28
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 12
26
Turn right onto Steuben Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Steuben Street
27
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
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 103.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 2h 3m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.6 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Remsen, 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 207.2 miles and 4h 13m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break 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 103.6 mi from Buffalo, NY · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168.6 miles.
Arriving in Remsen, NY
The final approach into Remsen, 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 Remsen, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.73 one way
$67.46 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $36.55 | $73.11 |
| premium | $4.88 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.03 | $92.07 |
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
$34
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
| Efficient EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.13 | $8.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.9 | 1 | $29.01 | $13.26 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Remsen, NY
Afternoon in Remsen on Sunday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Mostly Clear
NE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
20 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
4h 13m 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 Remsen, NY covers 207.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NY 365, State Highway 365. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.6 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 $33.73 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 207.2 miles you will encounter 18 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.
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Remsen, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rome along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 398 ft to 1,181 ft elevation with about 941 ft of total climbing.
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