Trip from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY

Drive Time

6h 22m

Distance

379.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 379.1 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chambers Street, Church Street, Reade Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.84 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

189.6 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 22m drive with frequent turns across 379.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chambers Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chambers Street	0 mi	0m
Church Street	0 mi	0m
Reade Street	0 mi	0m
Hudson Street	0 mi	0m
I 78	0 mi	0m
Holland Tunnel	0 mi	0m
14th Street	0 mi	0m
14th Street Viaduct	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Chambers Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Broadway

2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

3

Turn right onto Church Street

4

Turn left onto Reade Street

5

Turn right onto Hudson Street

6

Keep slight right to continue on Hudson Street

7

Take the exit right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

8

Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

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Continue on 14th Street

10

Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

11

Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

12

Continue on Pulaski Skyway

13

Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

14

Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

15

Turn straight

16

Merge slight right

17

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

18

Continue on Interstate 80 West

19

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

20

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

21

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

23

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

24

Continue straight

25

Merge slight right

26

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

27

Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

28

Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

29

Turn left onto Sonyea Road

30

Continue on Main Street

31

Continue on Mount Morris Road

32

Turn left onto Perry Road

33

Continue on Leicester Road

34

Continue on East Buffalo Street

35

Continue on West Buffalo Road

36

Continue on Varysburg Road

37

Continue on Big Tree Road

38

Take the ramp slight right

39

Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

40

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

41

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

42

Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

43

Continue on Niagara Thruway

44

Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

45

Continue on Church Street

46

Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

47

Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

48

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 189.6 miles from New York City, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.6 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 New York City, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 379.1 miles and 6h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from New York City, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cortland, NY

190 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.6 mi from New York City, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.6 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$59.84	$119.67
midgrade	$4.48	$66.88	$133.76
premium	$4.86	$72.55	$145.10
diesel	$4.69	$70.06	$140.12

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 379.1 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chambers Street, Church Street, Reade Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 189.6 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.84 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.