Origin
West Bloomfield, NY
Afternoon in West Bloomfield on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Bloomfield, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
78 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Bloomfield, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
West Bloomfield, NY to Buffalo, NY is 78 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via New York State Thruway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey. Expect a route that involves a fair amount of turning, so it's not a simple point-and-go drive. Given the short duration and manageable distance, this is an ideal same-day excursion. You'll be navigating a mix of highway and local roads, so keep your eyes peeled for changes in speed limits and road types.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from West Bloomfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 31.2 mi | 36m |
| Telephone Road | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| Ellicott Street Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Avon-Lima Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 31.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bloomfield, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on US 20; NY 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Routes 5 and 20
2
Continue on US 20; NY 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Road
3
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Road
5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Avon-Lima Road
6
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon-East Avon Road
7
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 20; NY 5
381 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 20; NY 5
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Caledonia-Avon Road
12
Turn left onto US 20
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Telephone Road
13
Turn right onto NY 63
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Ellicott Street Road
14
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
15
Turn left onto NY 5
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
16
Turn right onto NY 98
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
19
Merge onto I 90
31 mi
·
36 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
24
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
26
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
28
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
29
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour 45 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should give you ample time to reach Buffalo before dark. Since the longest stretch on the highway is just over 30 miles, plan for frequent adjustments rather than one long break. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations, but it's always wise to top off before departing West Bloomfield. Pay close attention to posted speed limits as you transition from the Thruway to the local roads in the final leg of your journey.
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 39 miles from West Bloomfield, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 56m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Bloomfield, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Bloomfield, NY
This is one driving day of about 78 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Bloomfield, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 31.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from West Bloomfield, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 38.3 and 77.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West
7
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m 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
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
77.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.84 one way
$25.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.56
New York State Thruway
(31.2 mi)
$1.56
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
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Batavia, NY
39 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
13 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
1h 45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, with a highway share of only 8%. While the New York State Thruway provides a stretch of faster travel, the longest uninterrupted segment on this main highway is 31.2 miles. Following that, you'll transition to local roads like Telephone Road and Ellicott Street Road, which will require more frequent adjustments to speed and direction. Be prepared for the road to feel more intimate and less like a pure interstate cruise as you get closer to Buffalo.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 38.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →The largest city in New York State's Niagara Frontier, Buffalo is a city full of surprises. Though Buffalo is sometimes the butt of jokes about chicken wings, its long-suffering sports teams, and the mountains of snow under which it is supposedly buried each winter, those in the know tell a different story: one of vibrant nightlife, world-class museums and cultural attractions, tight-knit neighborhoods with strong community spirit – and the sunniest summers in Northeastern United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 78 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Bloomfield, NY to Buffalo, NY covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Telephone Road, Ellicott Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from West Bloomfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.84 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Bloomfield, NY to Buffalo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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