Origin
Meredith, NY
Afternoon in Meredith on Wednesday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meredith, NY to Buffalo, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
243.5 mi
392 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meredith, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 243.5-mile journey from Meredith, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is a manageable one-day road trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 25 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of highways, including the New York State Thruway and Cherry Valley Turnpike, with a significant portion (36%) being on highways. With a projected fuel cost of around $40, this drive through the Northeast region of New York is a straightforward trip. While there's a recommended single stop, the route is designed for a single-day adventure, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway.
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
121.7 miles from Meredith, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a substantial 36% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 100.8 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of steady travel. However, the route also incorporates local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile, suggesting a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more engaging navigation of local routes as you progress.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 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 134 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 243.5 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 134 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 134.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
134 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
134.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m 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
235.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 12m 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
242.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m 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
243.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 24m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 |
| State Highway 28 | 13 mi | 18m |
| County Road 16 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| 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 Meredith, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill Road
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saw Mill Road
2
Turn right onto Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Turnpike Road
3
Turn right onto NY 28
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 28
4
Enter roundabout onto NY 28NY 28
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 28
5
Continue on NY 28NY 28
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
6
Turn left onto CR 48
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 48
7
Continue on CR 48A
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
County Highway 48A
8
Continue on NY 205
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 205
9
Continue on NY 23
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NY 23
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
11
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto NY 23
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 23
13
Continue on NY 23
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East Street
14
Turn right onto NY 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
15
Continue on NY 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 12
16
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 44
17
At end of road, turn right onto NY 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 23
18
Turn right onto CR 16
12 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 16
19
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
20
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 80
21
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 80
22
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
23
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinley Street
24
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on NY 80
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fabius Road
26
Continue on NY 80
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 80
27
Continue on NY 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
28
Continue on NY 80; NY 91
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 80
29
Turn right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Apulia Road
30
Turn slight left onto US 20
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Cherry Valley Turnpike
31
Continue on US 20
7.5 mi
·
14 min
·
East Genesee Street
32
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Fulton Street
33
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
34
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
36
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
37
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
38
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
40
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
41
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Merge onto I 90
101 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
44
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
47
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
48
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
49
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
50
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
51
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
52
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 25-minute duration, starting your drive from Meredith in the morning will allow you to reach Buffalo with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest 100.8-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, as services might be less frequent there. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra buffer for unexpected detours or increased consumption.
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 121.7 miles from Meredith, NY, or about 2h 56m 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.7 miles or 2h 56m 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 30m
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 Meredith, 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 Meredith, NY
This is one driving day of about 243.5 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meredith, 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 121.7 mi from Meredith, NY · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 121.7 miles from Meredith, 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
$40.08 one way
$80.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $47.19 | $94.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
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: 85.2 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 | 73.1 | 0 | $25.57 | $11.69 |
| Efficient EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.31 | $9.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.09 | $15.58 |
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
Afternoon in Buffalo on Wednesday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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 25m 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 Meredith, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 243.5 miles and takes about 5h 25m 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 121.7 miles from Meredith, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.08 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 28 significant decision points across 243.5 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 134 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 134.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 235.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Meredith, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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