Origin
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
372.6 mi
600 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 372.6 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oak Street, Broadway, South Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.33 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
186.3 miles from Dobbs Ferry, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Full guide →Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, those in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with strong community spirit – and the sunniest summers in Northeastern United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 372.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 372.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak 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 17m, 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 Dobbs Ferry, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| South Broadway | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Palisades Parkway North | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| I-87 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oak Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oak Street
3
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Broadway
4
Continue on Broadway
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway
5
Turn left
184 ft
·
18 sec
6
Turn left
26 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn left
184 ft
·
18 sec
8
Turn right onto South Broadway
384 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broadway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 87 North, I 287 West: Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
12
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
13
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
16
Continue straight
34 mi
·
40 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
18
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
20
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
21
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
23
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
24
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
25
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
26
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
27
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
28
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
29
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
32
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
34
Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
36
Continue on Church Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
37
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
38
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
39
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 186.3 miles from Dobbs Ferry, NY, or about 3h 8m 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 82 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.3 miles or 3h 8m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dobbs Ferry, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dobbs Ferry, NY
This is one driving day of about 372.6 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Dobbs Ferry, 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 186.3 mi from Dobbs Ferry, NY · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.3 miles from Dobbs Ferry, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.33 one way
$122.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.32 | $132.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.22 | $144.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.27 | $164.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.8 | 1 | $39.12 | $17.88 |
| Efficient EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.60 | $14.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149 | 1 | $52.16 | $23.85 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
186 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
4 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
6h 17m 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 Dobbs Ferry, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 372.6 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Street, Broadway, South Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.3 miles from Dobbs Ferry, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.33 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 17m, 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 Dobbs Ferry, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Buffalo, 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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