Origin
Buffalo, NY
Afternoon in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Fort Ann, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
318.9 mi
513 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Ann, NY
Brendon Spring
Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Fort Ann, NY covers 318.9 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Street, Lafayette Square, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.49 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
159.5 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 318.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 318.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to Fort Ann, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| Lafayette Square | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Genesee Street | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| NY 33 East | — | — |
| Kensington Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Fort Ann, NY.
1
Start on Niagara Square
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Court Street
3
Continue on Lafayette Square
374 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
262 ft
·
8 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
NY 33 East
8
Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Kensington Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
248 mi
·
4 hr 46 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 30: Amsterdam
12
Continue straight
367 ft
·
13 sec
13
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
15
Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
16
Continue on Amsterdam Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Amsterdam Road
17
Continue on West High Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
18
Turn left onto Milton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Milton Avenue
19
Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Malta Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 9
21
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North
22
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Adirondack Northway
23
Take the exit slight right toward NY 149: Fort Ann, Whitehall
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 149: Fort Ann, Whitehall
24
Turn left onto State Route 9
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Route 9
25
Turn right onto NY Route 149
12 mi
·
17 min
·
NY Route 149
26
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.5 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.5 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Ann, 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.
+
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 318.9 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.5 mi from Buffalo, NY · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.5 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Ann, NY
The final approach into Fort Ann, 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 Fort Ann, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.49 one way
$104.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $56.76 | $113.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $61.81 | $123.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.41 | $140.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.48 | $15.31 |
| Efficient EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.90 | $12.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.65 | $20.41 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Fort Ann, NY
Afternoon in Fort Ann on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Paris, NY
159 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
15 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
6h 30m 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 Fort Ann, NY covers 318.9 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, Lafayette Square, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.5 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 $52.49 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to Fort Ann, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buffalo, NY to Fort Ann, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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