Origin
Mount Morris, NY
Morning in Mount Morris on Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Morris, 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
1h 27m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Morris, NY
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Trip Overview
This 60-mile drive from Mount Morris, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is an easy 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and expressways, with about 21% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $10. Since it’s a relatively short trip with no recommended stops, you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility for your schedule. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 60-mile journey. While 21% of the route utilizes highway sections, the character is primarily that of navigating local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.5 miles on the Aurora Expressway. This means you'll experience frequent changes in direction and road conditions as you transition between different local routes like Varysburg Road and Big Tree Road, offering a more varied driving experience than a typical interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Aurora Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 52.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara F...
8
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
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 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Mount Morris, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Niagara Falls along the way.
Niagara Falls
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Leicester Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Buffalo Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Perry Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Buffalo Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Aurora Expressway
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on NY 36; NY 408
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
3
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
4
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
5
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
6
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
7
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
8
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
10
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
12
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
19
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Mount Morris, NY · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Mount Morris, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Marilla, NY
30 mi in
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
6 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 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Morris, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Aurora Expressway, Varysburg Road, Big Tree Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Mount Morris, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mount Morris, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Niagara Falls along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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