Origin
Haverstraw, NY
Morning in Haverstraw on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haverstraw, NY to Buffalo, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
350.6 mi
564 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 14m
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6 AM
7h 24m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverstraw, NY
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Trip Overview
This 350.6-mile journey from Haverstraw, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 7 hours and 23 minutes of pure driving time. With 84% of the route on highways, it's a drive-focused experience, making it feasible as a single-day trip, though you might appreciate a break. The estimated fuel cost is about $58. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this trip, primarily utilizing Long Mountain Parkway and I-86. This route offers a straightforward way to cover significant ground between these two New York locations.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.3 miles from Haverstraw, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 84% of the 350.6 miles taking place on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the core of the route relies on interstate travel, the progression through NY state will provide a consistent driving experience. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather an efficient path designed for covering distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 350.6 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
6
285.2 mi into trip
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~5h 46m 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
344.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 14m 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
349.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 21m 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
350.3 mi into trip
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~7h 22m in
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NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Haverstraw, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
Letchworth Park
285.2 mi in
|
~5h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverstraw, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
63 ft
·
4 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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West Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
291 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clove Avenue
4
Turn right onto New Main Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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New Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 9W
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Conger Avenue
6
Continue on US 9W
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9W
7
Turn left onto CR 106
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Drive
8
Continue on CR 106
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gate Hill Road
9
Turn right onto CR 69
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Flats Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
11
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
13
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Parkway
14
Continue on US 6
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 17
34 mi
·
40 min
·
NY 17
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
19
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
20
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
22
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
23
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
24
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
25
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
26
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
27
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
29
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
31
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
35
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
36
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
38
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour and 23-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Haverstraw to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, plan them strategically to break up the 350.6 miles. Given the substantial longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment. The highway-focused nature means rest areas will be your primary option for breaks, so be prepared for that.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.3 miles from Haverstraw, NY, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.3 miles or 3h 38m 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 56m
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 Haverstraw, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Haverstraw, NY
This is one driving day of about 350.6 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haverstraw, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.3 mi from Haverstraw, NY · 3h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.3 miles from Haverstraw, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.71 one way
$115.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $62.40 | $124.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $67.95 | $135.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.41 | $154.82 |
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
$58
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.81 | $16.83 |
| Efficient EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.68 | $14.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.2 | 1 | $49.08 | $22.44 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Morning in Buffalo on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
175 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
7h 23m 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 Haverstraw, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 350.6 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, I 86, NY 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.3 miles from Haverstraw, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.71 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 23 significant decision points across 350.6 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Haverstraw, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
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