Origin
Greig, NY
Evening in Greig on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greig, NY to Buffalo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
225.6 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greig, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Greig, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 225.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lyons Falls Road, Burdicks Crossing Road, Bea Luck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.14 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
112.8 miles from Greig, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 225.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lyons Falls Road 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m 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 Greig, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons Falls Road | — | — |
| Burdicks Crossing Road | — | — |
| Bea Luck Road | — | — |
| Cherry Street | — | — |
| McAlpine Street | — | — |
| Highway 12D | — | — |
| State Route 26 | — | — |
| Turin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lyons Falls Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greig, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Greig Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Greig Road
2
Continue on Lyons Falls Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lyons Falls Road
3
Turn right onto Burdicks Crossing Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Burdicks Crossing Road
4
Turn left onto Bea Luck Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bea Luck Road
5
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Cherry Street
6
Turn left onto McAlpine Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
McAlpine Street
7
Continue on State Highway 12D
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 12D
8
Continue on State Route 26
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Route 26
9
Continue on Turin Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Turin Road
10
Continue on Turin Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Turin Street
11
Turn right onto North James Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North James Street
12
Turn left onto Erie Boulevard East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Boulevard East
13
Keep slight right
9.2 mi
·
13 min
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
16
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 33 West: Buffalo
18
Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oak Street
20
Continue on Oak Street
430 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
21
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
22
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
23
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Turn right onto Genesee Street
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
Genesee Street
25
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
390 ft
·
12 sec
·
Niagara Square
26
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 112.8 miles from Greig, NY, or about 1h 55m 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 50 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.8 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
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 Greig, 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 Greig, NY
This is one driving day of about 225.6 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Greig, 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 112.8 mi from Greig, NY · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Greig, 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
$37.14 one way
$74.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.16 | $80.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $43.73 | $87.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.69 | $10.83 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.58 | $14.44 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Buffalo on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
3h 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 Greig, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 225.6 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lyons Falls Road, Burdicks Crossing Road, Bea Luck Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.8 miles from Greig, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.14 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m 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 Greig, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greig, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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