Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
89.5 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Marek Kupiec
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY covers 89.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Perkins Drive, South Elmwood Avenue, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 89.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to Almond, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Elmwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 190 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Niagara Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Almond, NY.
Start on Niagara Square
Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue
Keep slight right
At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
Continue on Aurora Expressway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road
Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on Olean Road
Continue on State Highway 16
Continue on Olean Road
Turn left onto State Route 39
Continue on West Main Street
Turn right onto Liberty Street
Continue on State Highway 98
Turn straight onto Freedom Rushford
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn left onto County Highway 16
Continue on West Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
Turn right onto Peacock Hill Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Almond, Andover
Turn right onto Karrdale Street
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Almond, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 89.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Buffalo, NY · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Almond, 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 Almond, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| premium | $4.88 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Almond on Saturday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Alden, NY
45 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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