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Warwick, NY
Late night in Warwick on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
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Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Warwick, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h
Distance
331.6 mi
534 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
★
6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warwick, NY
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Warwick, NY, to Buffalo, NY, covers 331.6 miles and will take approximately 7 hours of driving time. This trip is well-suited for a single day, though you might appreciate an early start to maximize daylight. The route primarily utilizes I 86 and NY 17, transitioning into the Genesee Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $55, this drive offers a straightforward path through New York State. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the Northeast region.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.8 miles from Warwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h. Total distance: 331.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter longer stretches, including a 100-mile segment on I 86, which allows for consistent speed. The profile shifts between the efficiency of expressways and other road types, creating a varied driving experience. Expect periods of faster travel interspersed with sections that might require more attention, characteristic of a route designed for both speed and connection across the state.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 331.6 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 10.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West, NY 17 West, NY 17M West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6 West, NY 17 West, NY 17M West
6
266.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 23m in
Take the exit toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
8
325.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara F...
8
330.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 58m in
Take the exit toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
7
331.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 59m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warwick, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
Letchworth Park
266.2 mi in
|
~5h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Leicester Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on NY 17A; NY 94
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 17A; NY 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
3
Continue on NY 17A; NY 94
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Seward Highway
4
Continue on NY 17A; NY 94
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 17A
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida Road
6
Continue on NY 17A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 17A
7
Continue on NY 17A
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Greenwich Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17M
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 17M
9
Take the ramp
89 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
Toward US 6 West, NY 17 West, NY 17M West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 17
34 mi
·
40 min
·
NY 17
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
14
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
15
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
17
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
18
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
19
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
20
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
21
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
22
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
24
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
26
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
31
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
33
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour drive, departing early in the morning is recommended to avoid potential traffic and enjoy more daylight. With two planned stops, you can break up the 331.6 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 100-mile stretch on I 86, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is around $55. Given it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your stop times based on how you feel, but planning your first stop within the first couple of hours can help you settle into the drive.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from Warwick, NY, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 73 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.8 miles or 3h 26m 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 34m
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 Warwick, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 331.6 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Warwick, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.8 mi from Warwick, NY · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Warwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 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
$54.58 one way
$109.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $59.02 | $118.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $64.27 | $128.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.07
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
$55
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.82 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.42 | $21.22 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Late night in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
53°F
Union, NY
166 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
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
7h 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 Warwick, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 331.6 miles and takes about 7h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, NY 17, Genesee Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Warwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.58 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 331.6 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 10.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 266.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Warwick, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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