Origin
Celoron, NY
Afternoon in Celoron on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Celoron, NY to Buffalo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
74.1 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Celoron, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Celoron, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 60, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.20 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.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Celoron, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 74.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 74.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dunham Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dunham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Dunham Avenue
Turn left onto Dunham Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 56
Toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
7
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
NY 179 / Milestrip Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 179 / Milestrip Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Celoron, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Orchard Park along the way.
Orchard Park
64.8 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 35.2 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 60 | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| North Main Street | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| NY-60 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Jones and Gifford Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hamburg Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Milestrip Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 35.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celoron, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on West Lake Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Dunham Avenue
207 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dunham Avenue
3
Turn right onto Boulevard Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard Avenue
4
Continue on Jones and Gifford Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones and Gifford Avenue
5
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
374 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
6
Turn left onto West 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 8th Street
7
Turn left onto NY 60
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 60
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY-60
11
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NY-60
12
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 60
14
Continue on NY 60
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on NY 60
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 60
16
Enter roundabout onto NY 60
116 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bennett Road
17
Continue on NY 60
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bennett Road
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
20
Merge onto I 90
35 mi
·
40 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
Use the right lane.
22
At end of road, turn right onto NY 179
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Milestrip Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on NY 179
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milestrip Expressway
24
Enter roundabout
123 ft
·
1 sec
25
Continue
443 ft
·
12 sec
26
Continue on this road
412 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
27
Continue on NY 5
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 5
28
Continue on NY 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
29
Continue on NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
30
Continue on NY 5
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
33
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.1 miles from Celoron, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 miles.
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 16 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 53m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Celoron, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Celoron, NY
This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Celoron, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 35.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Celoron, NY · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 72.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Celoron, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.20 one way
$24.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.17
New York State Thruway
(35.2 mi)
$1.76
Buffalo Skyway
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Hamburg Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Afternoon in Buffalo on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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.
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
29 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 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Celoron, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 60, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Celoron, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.20 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dunham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Celoron, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Orchard Park along the way.
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