Trip from Buffalo, NY to The Bronx, NY

Drive Time

6h 26m

Distance

388.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Buffalo, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 388.7 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 $61.35 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

194.4 miles from Buffalo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 26m drive with frequent turns across 388.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 55 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Perkins Drive	0 mi	0m
South Elmwood Avenue	0 mi	0m
Church Street	0 mi	0m
I 190	0 mi	0m
I 190 South	0 mi	0m
Niagara Thruway	0 mi	0m
I 90 West	0 mi	0m
New York State Thruway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Perkins Drive — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Niagara Square

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Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

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

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Keep slight right

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

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

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

8

Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

10

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

12

Continue on Aurora Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

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Turn left onto Main Street

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Continue on Big Tree Road

16

Continue on Varysburg Road

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Continue on West Buffalo Road

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Continue on West Buffalo Street

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Continue on Perry Center Road

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Continue on Perry Road

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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

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Continue on North Main Street

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Continue on Sonyea Road

24

Take the ramp slight right

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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

29

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

30

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

31

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

32

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

34

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

35

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

36

Turn right onto Leonia

37

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

38

Continue on Fort Lee Road

39

Continue on Main Street

40

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

41

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

43

Merge slight left

44

Keep slight left

45

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

46

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

47

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

48

Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

49

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

50

Turn right onto Noble Avenue

51

Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

52

Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

53

Turn left onto White Plains Road

54

Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

55

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 194.4 miles from Buffalo, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 194.4 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Buffalo, NY

This is one driving day of about 388.7 miles and 6h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

194 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 194.4 mi from Buffalo, NY

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 194.4 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$61.35	$122.70
midgrade	$4.48	$68.57	$137.15
premium	$4.86	$74.39	$148.78
diesel	$4.69	$71.83	$143.67

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 136 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Buffalo, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 388.7 miles and takes about 6h 26m 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 194.4 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 $61.35 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.