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Trip from Moira, 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 11m

Distance

308.7 mi

497 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 59m ★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Franklin County, New York, United States of America

Moira, NY

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Trip Overview

This 308.7-mile journey from Moira, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 6 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway and I-81, with a portion on Preston Street. Given the regions are both in the Northeast, expect a familiar driving environment. With a fuel cost estimated around $51, it’s an affordable trip for a single day's adventure. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, making it manageable for one day, though you could certainly break it up if you prefer a more leisurely pace.

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

154.3 miles from Moira, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 308.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 138.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a chance to settle into a steady pace. The road character will likely shift as you transition between the interstate and other main roads, offering variety without being overly complex. Expect a blend of efficient travel on the thruway and potentially more local road feel as you approach your destination in Buffalo.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 138.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 162.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 308.7 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 162.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
162.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25A Toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
7
162.5 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
300.8 mi into trip | ~5h 58m 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
307.5 mi into trip | ~6h 8m 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
308.4 mi into trip | ~6h 10m 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 138.1 mi 2h 40m
I 81 68.9 mi 1h 19m
Preston Street 27 mi 31m
State Route 11 24.7 mi 32m
Gouverneur Street 24.7 mi 28m
Maple Street 11 mi 17m
Kensington Expressway 6.4 mi 8m
I 781 4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 138.1 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moira, NY and Buffalo, NY.

1

Start on County Highway 5

139 ft · 12 sec · County Highway 5
2

Turn left onto US 11

25 mi · 32 min · State Route 11
3

Continue on US 11

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Elm Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto NY 56

418 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
5

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
6

Turn slight right onto Clarkson Avenue

147 ft · 10 sec · Clarkson Avenue
7

Turn left onto US 11

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sandstone Drive
8

Continue on US 11

11 mi · 16 min · Maple Street
9

Turn left onto US 11

25 mi · 28 min · Gouverneur Street
10

Continue on US 11

27 mi · 31 min · Preston Street
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 781 West
12

Continue on I 781

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 781
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Watertown
14

Merge onto I 81

65 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I-81

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I-81
16

Continue on I 81

4.2 mi · 4 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 90

138 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 51W Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto NY 33

6.4 mi · 8 min · Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward Oak Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on Oak Street

428 ft · 14 sec · Oak Street
24

Turn right onto Genesee Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
25

Turn right onto East Huron Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · East Huron Street
26

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto Genesee Street

402 ft · 11 sec · Genesee Street
28

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

391 ft · 11 sec · Niagara Square
29

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour, 11-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Moira to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Buffalo. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 138.1 miles, you can easily complete this in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $51, and plan your refueling accordingly. A good tip for this route is to be mindful of potential construction zones on the New York State Thruway, as these can cause unexpected delays.

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 154.3 miles from Moira, NY, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.1 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 68 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 154.3 miles or 3h 8m 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 3m

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 Moira, 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 Moira, NY

This is one driving day of about 308.7 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Moira, 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 138.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.3 mi from Moira, NY · 3h 8m into the drive

suburb city of Monroe, located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Monroe, NY

154 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

Philadelphia, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clay, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.3 miles from Moira, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 138.1 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 202.2
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 191.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.81 one way

$101.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $54.95 $109.89
premium $4.92 $59.83 $119.66
diesel $5.61 $68.16 $136.31

Estimated Tolls: $6.90

New York State Thruway (138.1 mi) $6.90

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

$51

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 108 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Waterloo, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Waterloo, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Waterloo, New York

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Shortsville, New York

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Evolve Ny Charging Station

Camillus, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Clarence, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Clifton Springs, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ViaLynk Charging Station

Waterloo, New York

ViaLynk

1 DCFC

Other: 6 ChargePoint: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 1 ViaLynk: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 92.6 1 $32.41 $14.82
Efficient EV 77.2 0 $27.01 $12.35
EV Truck/SUV 123.5 1 $43.22 $19.76

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Moira, NY

Late night in Moira on Friday

Local time

5:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Friday

Local time

5:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 2 to 6 mph 42% chance Live forecast

40°F

West Monroe, NY

154 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

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

6h 11m 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 Moira, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 308.7 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Preston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 154.3 miles from Moira, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.81 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.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 308.7 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 162.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Moira, 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. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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