Origin
Penn Yan, NY
Afternoon in Penn Yan on Monday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
119.7 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Yan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Liberty Street, Maple Avenue, State Route 364 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.9 miles from Penn Yan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 119.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Liberty Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 364 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gorham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 247 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Routes 5 and 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Liberty Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Yan, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
2
Turn right onto Liberty Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Street
3
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Maple Avenue
4
Continue on State Route 364
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 364
5
Turn slight right
4.0 mi
·
6 min
6
Turn right onto Gorham Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Gorham Road
7
Turn slight left onto State Route 247
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 247
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Routes 5 and 20
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Routes 5 and 20
9
Continue on Eastern Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
10
Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on Rochester Road
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Rochester Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
13
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
74 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 33 West: Buffalo
15
Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Continue on Oak Street
430 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
18
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
19
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
20
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn right onto Genesee Street
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
Genesee Street
22
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
390 ft
·
12 sec
·
Niagara Square
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Penn Yan, NY, or about 1h 3m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
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 Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan, NY
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penn Yan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.9 mi from Penn Yan, NY · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 59.9 miles from Penn Yan, 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
$19.49 one way
$38.97 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $21.12 | $42.23 |
| premium | $4.88 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.59 | $53.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Buffalo on Monday
Local time
3:20 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
9 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
2h 7m 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 Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Liberty Street, Maple Avenue, State Route 364. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.9 miles from Penn Yan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.49 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.
The drive from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Penn Yan, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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