Origin
Fredonia, NY
Afternoon in Fredonia on Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY
Drive Time
51m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
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6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 45.7 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Bennett Road, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.44 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.9 miles from Fredonia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 45.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bennett Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 179 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milestrip Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milestrip Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Temple Street
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Temple Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bennett Road
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bennett Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bennett Road
5
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
7
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
35 mi
·
40 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Milestrip Road
10
Continue on Milestrip Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Milestrip Expressway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
12 sec
13
Continue straight
413 ft
·
12 sec
14
Continue on State Route 5
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 5
15
Continue on Lake Shore Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
16
Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
17
Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
18
Continue on Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
19
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
20
Arrive at your destination
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 22.9 miles from Fredonia, NY, or about 26m 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 45.7 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.9 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
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 Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.7 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fredonia, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Fredonia, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Fredonia, 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
$7.44 one way
$14.88 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Monday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
50°F
Hamburg, NY
23 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 45.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Bennett Road, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Fredonia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.44 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.
The drive from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fredonia, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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