Origin
Mahopac, NY
Late night in Mahopac on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Trip from Mahopac, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
373.5 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
★
6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahopac, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 373.5 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bucks Hollow Road, Annsville Circle, Bear Mountain Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.48 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.7 miles from Mahopac, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 373.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 15m drive with frequent turns across 373.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bucks Hollow 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
3/10
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 6h 15m, 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 Mahopac, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks Hollow Road | — | — |
| Annsville Circle | — | — |
| Bear Mountain Bridge Road | — | — |
| Bear Mountain Circle | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| US 6 | — | — |
| Long Mountain Circle | — | — |
| Long Mountain Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bucks Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road
167 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bucks Hollow Road
3
Turn sharp left
13 mi
·
22 min
4
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Annsville Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
9
Turn slight right
318 ft
·
8 sec
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bear Mountain Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle
177 ft
·
2 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
15
Continue straight
34 mi
·
40 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
17
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
19
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
20
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
22
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
23
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
24
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
25
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
26
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
27
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
28
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
31
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
32
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
33
Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
34
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
35
Continue on Church Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
36
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
37
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
38
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.7 miles from Mahopac, NY, or about 3h 7m 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 82 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.7 miles or 3h 7m 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 14m
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 Mahopac, 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 Mahopac, NY
This is one driving day of about 373.5 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Mahopac, 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 186.7 mi from Mahopac, NY · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.7 miles from Mahopac, 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
$61.48 one way
$122.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.48 | $132.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.39 | $144.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.46 | $164.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.1 | 1 | $39.22 | $17.93 |
| Efficient EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.68 | $14.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.4 | 1 | $52.29 | $23.90 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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
Late night in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
187 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
7 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
6h 15m 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 Mahopac, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 373.5 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bucks Hollow Road, Annsville Circle, Bear Mountain Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.7 miles from Mahopac, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.48 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 15m, 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 Mahopac, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mahopac, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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