Drive Time
6h 25m
Distance
389.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Photo: Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Concord, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 389.4 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Neckar Avenue, Narrows Road North, I 278 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.46 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
194.7 miles from Concord, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 25m drive with frequent turns across 389.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Neckar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Narrows Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Staten Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Goethals Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 439 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 439 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brunswick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NY and Buffalo, NY.
Start on Pierce Street
Turn left onto Neckar Avenue
Turn right onto Narrows Road North
Continue on Narrows Road North
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
Continue on Goethals Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
Turn right onto Bayway
Turn right onto South Broad Street
Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit straight toward I 80 West
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 86 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.7 miles or 3h 12m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, NY
This is one driving day of about 389.4 miles and 6h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.7 mi from Concord, NY · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 194.7 miles from Concord, 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
$61.46 one way
$122.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $68.70 | $137.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $74.52 | $149.05 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $71.96 | $143.92 |
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
$61
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.8 | 1 | $40.89 | $18.69 |
| Efficient EV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.07 | $15.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.8 | 1 | $54.52 | $24.92 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Morning in Concord on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
195 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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