Origin
Port Henry, NY
Evening in Port Henry on Wednesday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Henry, NY to Buffalo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
339.3 mi
546 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Henry, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Henry, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 339.3 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Dugway Road, North Hudson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.85 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
169.7 miles from Port Henry, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 339.3 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.
Broad 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. 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
This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Henry, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Dugway Road | — | — |
| North Hudson Road | — | — |
| North Hudson-Moriah Road | — | — |
| Highway 4C | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Henry, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on South Main Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn right onto Dugway Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Dugway Road
4
Continue on North Hudson Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Hudson Road
5
Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Hudson-Moriah Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Highway 4C
7
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 9
8
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Blue Ridge Road
9
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Adirondack Northway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
12
Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stone Bridge Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi
·
9 min
14
Turn right onto State Highway 8
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 8
15
Continue on State Highway 8
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 8
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Adirondack Trail
17
Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
35 mi
·
48 min
·
State Highway 8
18
Turn right onto State Highway 365
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 365
19
Continue on Mappa Avenue
381 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mappa Avenue
20
Turn right onto State Highway 365
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 365
21
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 365
23
Continue on New Floyd Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Floyd Road
24
Continue on River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
25
Continue on East Dominick Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dominick Street
26
Take the exit left
11 mi
·
15 min
27
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
29
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
30
Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 33 West: Buffalo
31
Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
32
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oak Street
33
Continue on Oak Street
430 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
34
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
35
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
36
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Franklin Street
37
Turn right onto Genesee Street
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
Genesee Street
38
Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
390 ft
·
12 sec
·
Niagara Square
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.7 miles from Port Henry, NY, or about 2h 57m 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 75 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.7 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 Port Henry, 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 Port Henry, NY
This is one driving day of about 339.3 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Port Henry, 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 169.7 mi from Port Henry, NY · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.7 miles from Port Henry, 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
$55.85 one way
$111.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $60.39 | $120.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $65.76 | $131.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.91 | $149.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.63 | $16.29 |
| Efficient EV | 84.8 | 0 | $29.69 | $13.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.7 | 1 | $47.50 | $21.72 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Evening in Buffalo on Wednesday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Paris, NY
170 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Port Henry, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 339.3 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, Dugway Road, North Hudson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.7 miles from Port Henry, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Henry, NY to Buffalo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Henry, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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