Origin
Fort Covington, NY
Afternoon in Fort Covington on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Covington, NY to Buffalo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
326.8 mi
526 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 20m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Covington, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Covington, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 326.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chateaugay Street, NY-37, Raquette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.79 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
163.4 miles from Fort Covington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 326.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 326.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chateaugay 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Covington, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chateaugay Street | — | — |
| NY-37 | — | — |
| Raquette Road | — | — |
| Highland Road | — | — |
| East Orvis Street | — | — |
| Andrews Street | — | — |
| Highway 310 | — | — |
| Allens Corners-Raymondville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chateaugay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Covington, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Water Street
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn right onto Chateaugay Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chateaugay Street
3
Continue on NY-37
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
NY-37
4
Continue on Raquette Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Raquette Road
5
Continue on NY-37
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
NY-37
6
Turn slight right onto Highland Road
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highland Road
7
Continue on East Orvis Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Orvis Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrews Street
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Andrews Street
9
Turn right onto State Highway 310
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 310
10
Continue on Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
11
Continue on Madrid-Norfolk Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madrid-Norfolk Road
12
Continue on State Highway 310
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 310
13
Continue on Canton-Madrid Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Canton-Madrid Road
14
Continue on State Highway 310
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 310
15
Turn right onto State Street Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Riverside Drive
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Gouverneur Street
19
Continue on Preston Street
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Preston Street
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 781 West
21
Continue straight
4.0 mi
·
4 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 South: Watertown
23
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
24
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
25
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Albany, Buffalo
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
28
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York State Thruway
29
Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 33 West: Buffalo
30
Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
31
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oak Street
32
Continue on Oak Street
430 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
33
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
34
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
35
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Franklin Street
36
Turn right onto Genesee Street
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
Genesee Street
37
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
390 ft
·
12 sec
·
Niagara Square
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 163.4 miles from Fort Covington, NY, or about 2h 46m 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 72 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.4 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Fort Covington, 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 Fort Covington, NY
This is one driving day of about 326.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Fort Covington, 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 163.4 mi from Fort Covington, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Fort Covington, 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
$53.79 one way
$107.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $58.17 | $116.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.34 | $126.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.15 | $144.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98 | 1 | $34.31 | $15.69 |
| Efficient EV | 81.7 | 0 | $28.60 | $13.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.7 | 1 | $45.75 | $20.92 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Buffalo on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Watertown, NY
163 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
12 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
5h 32m 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 Fort Covington, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 326.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chateaugay Street, NY-37, Raquette Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.4 miles from Fort Covington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.79 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 straightforward 5h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Covington, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Covington, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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