Origin
Kings Park, NY
Morning in Kings Park on Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 31m
Distance
429.6 mi
691 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 22m
★
6 AM
7h 32m
8 AM
7h 52m
10 AM
7h 39m
12 PM
7h 37m
3 PM
7h 40m
5 PM
7h 51m
8 PM
7h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Park, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 429.6 miles and takes about 7h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pulaski Road, SM South, Sunken Meadow State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.71 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214.8 miles from Kings Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, those in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with strong community spirit – and the sunniest summers in Northeastern United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 31m. Total distance: 429.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 31m drive with frequent turns across 429.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pulaski 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Road | — | — |
| SM South | — | — |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | — | — |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| LIE North Service Road | — | — |
| North Service Road | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
3
Take the ramp sharp left toward SM South: Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
SM South: Bay Shore
4
Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
5
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
8
Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
LIE North Service Road
9
Turn straight onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
25 mi
·
33 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
13
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
16
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
17
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
20
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
22
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
23
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
26
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
28
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
29
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
32
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
33
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
35
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
36
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
37
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
38
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
39
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
40
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
41
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
42
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
43
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
44
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
45
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
46
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
47
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
48
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
49
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
50
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
51
Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
52
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
53
Continue on Church Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
54
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
55
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 214.8 miles from Kings Park, NY, or about 3h 45m 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 95 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.8 miles or 3h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 28m
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 Kings Park, 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 Kings Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 429.6 miles and 7h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Kings Park, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 214.8 mi from Kings Park, NY · 3h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
215 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 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214.8 miles from Kings Park, 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
$70.71 one way
$141.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $76.47 | $152.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $83.26 | $166.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.85 | $189.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Niagara Thruway
$0.00
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
$71
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$125–$150
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.9 | 1 | $45.11 | $20.62 |
| Efficient EV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.59 | $17.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.8 | 2 | $60.14 | $27.49 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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 Saturday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
215 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
6 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
7h 31m 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 Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 429.6 miles and takes about 7h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pulaski Road, SM South, Sunken Meadow State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 214.8 miles from Kings Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.71 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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