Origin
Mount Vernon, NY
Afternoon in Mount Vernon on Monday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, NY to Buffalo, NY
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
383.4 mi
617 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
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6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 383.4 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gramatan Avenue, West 1st Street, West Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.42 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
191.7 miles from Mount Vernon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 383.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gramatan Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, 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 Mount Vernon, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gramatan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yonkers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gramatan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on East Prospect Avenue
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gramatan Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
5
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Mount Vernon Avenue
6
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
7
Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Park Avenue
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
11
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
12
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
15
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
16
Continue straight
105 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
18
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
20
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
21
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
23
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
24
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
25
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
26
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
27
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
28
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
29
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 90 East: Buffalo
32
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
33
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
34
Continue on Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
36
Continue on Church Street
522 ft
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
37
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
38
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
39
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 191.7 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, or about 3h 14m 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 84 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.7 miles or 3h 14m 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 27m
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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY
This is one driving day of about 383.4 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Mount Vernon, 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 191.7 mi from Mount Vernon, NY · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.7 miles from Mount Vernon, 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
$62.42 one way
$124.83 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.64 | $135.28 |
| premium | $4.88 | $73.71 | $147.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.18 | $170.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115 | 1 | $40.26 | $18.40 |
| Efficient EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.55 | $15.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.4 | 1 | $53.68 | $24.54 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Afternoon in Buffalo on Monday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
192 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 28m 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 Mount Vernon, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 383.4 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gramatan Avenue, West 1st Street, West Lincoln Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.7 miles from Mount Vernon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.42 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 28m, 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 Mount Vernon, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Vernon, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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