Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
383.9 mi
618 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Bushwick, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 383.9 miles and takes about 6h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cypress Avenue, Flushing Avenue, 54th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.50 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
192 miles from Bushwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 53m drive with frequent turns across 383.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 53m, 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 Bushwick, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flushing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 54th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rust Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 57th Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maspeth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maurice Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Buffalo, NY.
Start on Linden Street
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Turn left onto 54th Street
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Rust Street
Turn slight right onto 57th Place
Turn right onto Maspeth Avenue
Continue on Maurice Avenue
Turn left onto Queens-Midtown Expressway
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
Keep slight right to continue on Uptown, 3rd Avenue, 38th to 41st Street
Keep slight left to continue on Uptown, 3rd Avenue, Uptown, 38th Street, 39th Street, 40th Street, 41st Street, 3rd Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Uptown, 3rd Avenue
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
Turn right
Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
Merge slight left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
Continue on Interstate 80 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Mount Morris Road
Turn left onto Perry Road
Continue on Leicester Road
Continue on East Buffalo Street
Continue on West Buffalo Road
Continue on Varysburg Road
Continue on Big Tree Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Continue on Niagara Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Continue on Church Street
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192 miles or 3h 26m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bushwick, 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 Bushwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 383.9 miles and 6h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192 mi from Bushwick, NY · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 192 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$62.50 one way
$124.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.73 | $135.45 |
| premium | $4.88 | $73.80 | $147.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.29 | $170.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$63
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.2 | 1 | $40.31 | $18.43 |
| Efficient EV | 96 | 1 | $33.59 | $15.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.6 | 1 | $53.75 | $24.57 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Bushwick on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
192 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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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