Origin
Vienna, NY
Morning in Vienna on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Vienna, NY to Buffalo, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
181 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vienna, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Vienna, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 181 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Kensington Expressway, North Peterboro Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 159.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.79 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.5 miles from Vienna, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 181 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 159.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 181 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 173.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West
7
173.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
7
179.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oak Street
6
180.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
180.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 159.7 mi | 3h 4m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| North Peterboro Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Route 13 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| State Route 49 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Genesee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 159.7 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Eckel Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Eckel Road
2
Turn right onto NY 13
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 13
3
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 49
4
Turn left onto NY 13
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 13
5
Continue on NY 13
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NY 13
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 13
7
Continue on NY 13
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Peterboro Street
8
Enter roundabout onto NY 13
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Peterboro Street
9
Continue on NY 13
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Peterboro Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
12
Merge onto I 90
160 mi
·
3 hr 4 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
19
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
21
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
22
Arrive at destination
NY 384
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 90.5 miles from Vienna, NY, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.7 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.5 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, NY
This is one driving day of about 181 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vienna, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 159.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.5 mi from Vienna, NY · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 90.5 miles from Vienna, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.79 one way
$59.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.22 | $64.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.96 | $79.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.98
New York State Thruway
(159.7 mi)
$7.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.84 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.34 | $11.58 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph
11% chance
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
8 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
3h 38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vienna, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 181 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Kensington Expressway, North Peterboro Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.5 miles from Vienna, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.79 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 181 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 173.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vienna, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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