Origin
Endicott, NY
Morning in Endicott on Friday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Endicott, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
191.2 mi
308 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Endicott, NY
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Trip Overview
Endicott, NY to Buffalo, NY is 191.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m via Southern Tier Expressway, Genesee Expressway, and Aurora Expressway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Expect a direct route with minimal detours, ideal if you're looking to reach your destination efficiently.
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
95.6 miles from Endicott, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 191.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing expressways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.8 miles. The Genesee Expressway and Aurora Expressway continue this pattern, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect a smooth, relatively fast pace for most of the 4-hour journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Genesee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 125.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 191.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 125.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
125.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
8
185.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara F...
8
190.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
7
190.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
191 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m 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 Endicott, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
Letchworth Park
125.8 mi in
|
~2h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 91.8 mi | 1h 45m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Leicester Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Buffalo Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 91.8 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Endicott, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Park Street
225 ft
·
15 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
239 ft
·
17 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 17C; NY 26
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto NY 26
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NY 26
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Corning
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 86
92 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
9
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
10
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
12
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
13
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
14
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
15
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
16
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
17
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
21
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
26
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
28
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 4m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Endicott in the morning will give you ample time to reach Buffalo with daylight to spare. There's only one recommended stop, so consider making it a mid-drive break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is over 90 miles. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.6 miles from Endicott, NY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Endicott, 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 Endicott, NY
This is one driving day of about 191.2 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Endicott, 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.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 91.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.6 mi from Endicott, NY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.6 miles from Endicott, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.8 miles.
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
$31.47 one way
$62.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.03 | $68.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.21 | $84.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.07
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
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.08 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.77 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Morning in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Bath, NY
96 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
9 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Endicott, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 191.2 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Genesee Expressway, Aurora Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.6 miles from Endicott, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 191.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 125.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Endicott, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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