Origin
Leon, NY
Morning in Leon on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leon, NY to Buffalo, NY
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Leon, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, Southwestern Boulevard, Route 438 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25 miles from Leon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Leon, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 62; NY 39 / Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (Brant Reservation Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 62
Turn left onto US 62
Navigation decision point
3
14.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 62; NY 39 / Buffalo Street
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39 / Buffalo Street
Navigation decision point
3
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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Brant Reservation Road
Turn right onto Brant Reservation Road
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NY 75 / Camp Road
Turn left onto NY 75 / Camp Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Southwestern Boulevard | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| Route 438 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Buffalo Skyway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Brant Reservation Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Angola Brant Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Camp Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamburg Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 14.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on CR 6
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
Leon New Albion
2
Turn left onto US 62
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US 62
3
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Buffalo Street
4
Continue on NY 438
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 438
5
Turn right onto Brant Reservation Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Brant Reservation Road
6
Continue on Angola Brant Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Angola Brant Road
7
Continue on Angola-Brant Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Angola-Brant Road
8
Turn straight onto US 20
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Southwestern Boulevard
9
Turn left onto NY 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Camp Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto NY 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Francis Drive
11
Continue on NY 5
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
12
Continue on NY 5
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Road
13
Continue on NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamburg Turnpike
14
Continue on NY 5
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffalo Skyway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
17
Arrive at destination
NY 384
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 25 miles from Leon, NY, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 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 50 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25 miles or 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 1h 5m
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 Leon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Leon, NY
This is one driving day of about 50 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leon, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 14.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Leon, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25 miles from Leon, 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
$8.14 one way
$16.28 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| premium | $4.88 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Buffalo Skyway
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
Hamburg Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.08
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
$8
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Buffalo on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
SW 17 to 28 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Along the Route
50°F
Hamburg, NY
25 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
16 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
1h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leon, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, Southwestern Boulevard, Route 438. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Leon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.14 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 62; NY 39 / Buffalo Street): Navigation decision point; at 22 miles (Brant Reservation Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leon, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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