Trip from Buffalo, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

7h 54m

Distance

379.9 mi

611 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 45m ★

6 AM

7h 54m

8 AM

8h 12m

10 AM

8h 0m

12 PM

7h 59m

3 PM

8h 1m

5 PM

8h 11m

8 PM

7h 49m

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

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The Bronx, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 388.7 miles across New York State, this journey from Buffalo to The Bronx typically requires about 6 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, you can tackle this as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day of driving, though it remains a significant commitment. You should budget approximately $61 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, the trip transitions from the urban setting of Buffalo to the metropolitan environment of The Bronx. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it is best suited for travelers who prefer a steady pace over high-speed highway travel. Planning for at least one dedicated stop will help keep you alert and refreshed as you cross the state.

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

189.9 miles from Buffalo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via Perkins Drive, South Elmwood Avenue, and Church Street, which keeps you off the major high-speed corridors. Because the longest stretch on Perkins Drive is 0 miles, you will find yourself constantly adjusting your speed and navigating intersections rather than settling into a monotonous cruise. This profile creates a very different experience compared to a standard interstate sprint, requiring frequent focus on local road conditions. Prepare for a dynamic, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography throughout the entire 388.7-mile journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

1,904 ft 53 ft

Total Climb

3,612 ft

Total Descent

4,158 ft

Highest Point

1,904 ft

~269.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,851 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 379.9 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 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 34 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

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

Use the left / right lanes. Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Erie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 54-61 Toward I 90 West: Erie

7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 54 Toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

255.8 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

370.7 mi into trip | ~7h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Towns Along This Route

Between Buffalo, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Mt Pocono

255.8 mi in | ~5h 20m | via US 6

Milford

256.6 mi in | ~5h 21m | via I 84; I 380

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
Genesee Expressway	32.6 mi	37m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Aurora Expressway	12.4 mi	14m
Varysburg Road	10.9 mi	15m
Big Tree Road	10.5 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and The Bronx, NY.

Start on NY 384

100 ft · 2 sec · Niagara Square

Continue on Perkins Drive

321 ft · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

206 ft · 8 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Church Street

501 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

175 ft · 4 sec

Toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway Use the left / right lanes.

Merge onto I 190

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 28 sec

Exit 54-61 Toward I 90 West: Erie Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Exit 54 Toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 400

12 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 4B Toward Rosedale Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Noble Avenue

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

Turn left onto White Plains Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Plains Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

Arrive at destination

Cruger Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour and 26-minute transit, aim for an early morning departure to avoid the worst of local traffic congestion. Since you are relying on local roads, factor in extra time for potential delays at intersections or stoplights that you wouldn't encounter on an interstate. With a $61 fuel budget, it is wise to monitor your gas levels early, as local roads may not offer the same frequency of large-scale service plazas found on major highways. Plan for at least one substantial break to stretch your legs, as the continuous turning and maneuvering can be more fatiguing than highway driving. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep a reliable GPS navigation system active at all times, as the reliance on local roads like Church Street and South Elmwood Avenue can lead to complex turns that are easy to miss.

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 189.9 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 84 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.9 miles or 4h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Bronx, 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.

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 379.9 miles and 7h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.9 mi from Buffalo, NY · 4h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

190 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

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.9 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 Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

The final approach into The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, 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

$61.85 one way

$123.69 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$67.02	$134.04
premium	$4.88	$73.03	$146.07
diesel	$5.64	$84.40	$168.80

Estimated Tolls: $16.30

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Niagara Thruway (4.9 mi) $0.24

New York State Thruway (1.3 mi) $0.06

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

$62

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114	1	$39.89	$18.24
Efficient EV	95	1	$33.24	$15.20
EV Truck/SUV	152	1	$53.19	$24.31

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

44 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Buffalo, NY

Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

The Bronx, NY

Afternoon in The Bronx on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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 54m 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 The Bronx, NY covers 379.9 miles and takes about 7h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 189.9 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 $61.85 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.

Between Buffalo, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono and Milford.

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 53 ft to 1,904 ft elevation with about 3,612 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Buffalo, NY to The Bronx, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in The Bronx, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Buffalo, NY

The Bronx, NY

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 54m on the road

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