Origin
Maryland, NY
Evening in Maryland on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland, NY to Buffalo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
242.9 mi
391 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 242.9-mile journey from Maryland, NY to Buffalo, NY will take approximately 5 hours and 21 minutes to complete. Designed for a single day of travel, this route offers a practical way to navigate between two points within New York State. With an estimated fuel cost of $40, it's an economical option for a road trip. The drive primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway, Cherry Valley Turnpike, and State Highway 23, providing a varied experience of New York's landscape. This trip is well-suited for those looking for a straightforward, manageable drive.
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
121.5 miles from Maryland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this trip, with only 32% of the journey on highways. While the New York State Thruway offers a longer, uninterrupted stretch of 100.8 miles for more consistent speed, the majority of your time will be spent on more winding local roads. This means you'll experience a dynamic driving environment, shifting between faster highway sections and slower, more scenic local routes. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate through towns and countryside.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 100.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 242.9 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 133.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
133.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
133.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
235 mi into trip
|
~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
7
241.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oak Street
7
242.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
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 Maryland, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Morris along the way.
Morris
14 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 100.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 18 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 23 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| State Route 80 | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| County Road 16 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Chase Street | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| East Street | 8.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 100.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on NY 7
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 7
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 88; NY 28
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 88; NY 28
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 13
Toward NY 205: Oneonta, Morris
7
Turn right onto NY 205
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 205
8
Continue on NY 23
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NY 23
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
10
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto NY 23
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 23
12
Continue on NY 23
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East Street
13
Turn right onto NY 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
14
Continue on NY 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 12
15
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 44
16
At end of road, turn right onto NY 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 23
17
Turn right onto CR 16
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 16
18
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
19
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 80
20
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 80
21
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
22
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinley Street
23
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on NY 80
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fabius Road
25
Continue on NY 80
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 80
26
Continue on NY 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on NY 80; NY 91
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 80
28
Turn right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Apulia Road
29
Turn slight left onto US 20
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Cherry Valley Turnpike
30
Continue on US 20
7.5 mi
·
14 min
·
East Genesee Street
31
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Fulton Street
32
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
33
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
35
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
36
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
37
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Merge onto I 90
101 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
43
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
46
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
47
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
48
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
50
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
51
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 21-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to allow ample time for unexpected delays or spontaneous stops. While this route is manageable in a single day, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is on the New York State Thruway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $40 estimated cost suggests a need for strategic refueling, especially before heading onto the more local road sections.
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 121.5 miles from Maryland, NY, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 53 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Maryland, 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 Maryland, NY
This is one driving day of about 242.9 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Maryland, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 100.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.5 mi from Maryland, NY · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Maryland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 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
$39.98 one way
$79.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $43.23 | $86.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.30
New York State Thruway
(100.8 mi)
$5.04
Cherry Valley Turnpike
(18 mi)
$1.26
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
$40
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.50 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.01 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 15 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:13PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
41°F
LaFayette, NY
121 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
15 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
5h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Maryland, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 242.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Cherry Valley Turnpike, State Highway 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.5 miles from Maryland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.98 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 242.9 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 133.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Maryland, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Morris along the way.
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