Origin
Alexander, NY
Late night in Alexander on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexander, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 34.1-mile drive from Alexander, NY to Buffalo, NY is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 57 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. This route is ideal for a quick hop between towns within the Northeast region, offering a simple and direct connection. Plan for a comfortable and easy drive that won't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Road | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Broadway Street | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| William Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Losson Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Schwartz Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway Road
— 10.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Continue on Buffalo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Street
3
Merge onto US 20
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Broadway Road
4
Continue on US 20
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Continue on US 20
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Broadway Street
6
Turn left onto Schwartz Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Schwartz Road
7
Turn right onto William Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
William Street
8
Continue on Losson Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Losson Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 277
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Union Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto William Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 90 West: New York State Thruway
12
Merge onto I 90
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 53
Toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
19
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Alexander, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 26.2 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NY 277 / Union Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 277 / Union Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
28.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
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 53
Toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
8
33.4 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(0.8 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
SE 2 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the entire 34.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on Broadway Road. As you transition from Alexander to Buffalo, expect a consistent local road experience without significant changes in road type. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and a steady pace through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Broadway Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 26.2 miles in near NY 277 / Union Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 26.2 miles (NY 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Alexander, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Canada along the way.
Canada
28.1 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Starting in Alexander, NY
Full guide →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 57m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Broadway Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 in tolls one way, starting with Niagara Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Buffalo, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.2 miles (NY 277 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buffalo, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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