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Trip from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

48.3 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

town in New York, United States

Eagle, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $7.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 48.3 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.
Perkins Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Eagle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Perkins Drive
South Elmwood Avenue
Church Street
I 190
I 190 South
Niagara Thruway
I 90 West
New York State Thruway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Perkins Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Niagara Square

102 ft · 3 sec · Niagara Square
2

Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

322 ft · 16 sec · Perkins Drive
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue
4

Keep slight right

207 ft · 8 sec
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

502 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
6

Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

174 ft · 4 sec · I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
8

Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

0.4 mi · 28 sec · I 90 West: Erie
10

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
11

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

0.6 mi · 57 sec · NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
12

Continue on Aurora Expressway

17 mi · 19 min · Aurora Expressway
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road

89 ft · 1 sec · Olean Road
14

Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road

4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road
15

Continue on North Main Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
16

Continue on Olean Road

7.3 mi · 10 min · Olean Road
17

Continue on State Highway 16

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 16
18

Continue on Olean Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Olean Road
19

Turn left onto State Route 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
20

Continue on West Main Street

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
21

Continue on State Highway 39

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 39
22

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.1 mi from Buffalo, NY · 35m into the drive

village in New York

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Aurora, NY

24 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

Sloan, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Aurora, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eagle, NY

The final approach into Eagle, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.95 one way

$15.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.60 $17.19
premium $4.92 $9.36 $18.72
diesel $5.61 $10.66 $21.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93
EV Truck/SUV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Friday

Local time

3:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eagle, NY

Late night in Eagle on Friday

Local time

3:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 10m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Eagle, NY covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Perkins Drive, South Elmwood Avenue, Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Buffalo, NY to Eagle, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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