Road Trips from Buffalo, NY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
217
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
177
Under 2 hours
19 total in this range
Full-day getaway
30 total in this range
Ontario, NY
2h 2m95.6 mi one way
Pulaski, NY
3h 36m182.2 mi one way
Otselic, NY
3h 53m180.6 mi one way
South Hill, NY
3h 22m154.5 mi one way
DeRuyter, NY
3h 43m172.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
100 total in this range
Antwerp, NY
4h 41m238 mi one way
Morristown, NY
5h 6m259.8 mi one way
Fine, NY
5h 25m272 mi one way
Rodman, NY
4h 7m207.9 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
7h 56m381 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
68 total in this range
Queens, NY
8h 13m386.1 mi one way
North New Hyde Park, NY
8h 10m393.3 mi one way
East Rockaway, NY
8h 20m399.8 mi one way
Kings Point, NY
8h 14m393.4 mi one way
Corona, NY
8h 4m385.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Antwerp, NY
4h 41m238 mi one way
Morristown, NY
5h 6m259.8 mi one way
Fine, NY
5h 25m272 mi one way
Rodman, NY
4h 7m207.9 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
7h 56m381 mi one way
Queens, NY
8h 13m386.1 mi one way
New York City, NY
7h 52m372.8 mi one way
Endicott, NY
4h 4m191.7 mi one way
Antwerp, NY
4h 41m238 mi one way
Morristown, NY
5h 6m259.8 mi one way
Fine, NY
5h 25m272 mi one way
Rodman, NY
4h 7m207.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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