Amity, NY to Buffalo, NY is 329 miles and takes about 6h 55m via I 86, I 84, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York state, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes major interstate highways, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B. Given the duration and highway percentage, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.5 miles from Amity, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
100 mi
1h 56m
I 84
58.8 mi
1h 8m
I 81
58.1 mi
1h 9m
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
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,233 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,596
Quietest
2 AM
~123 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 77 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amity, NY and Buffalo, NY.
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Start on this road
31 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Walling Road
28 ft·5 sec·Walling Road
3
Turn right onto Timlow Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·Timlow Lane
4
Turn right onto Newport Bridge Road
199 ft·5 sec·Newport Bridge Road
5
Continue on Amity Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Amity Road
6
Turn left onto Little York Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Little York Road
7
Turn left onto CR 1
2.3 mi·4 min·Pine Island Turnpike
8
Continue on CR 1
1.4 mi·2 min·Pine Island Turnpike
9
Continue on CR-1
3.7 mi·6 min·County Road 1
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 284; CR 1
48 ft·3 sec·Route 284
11
Turn left onto CR 1
3.7 mi·6 min·County Road 1
12
Turn straight onto US 6
1.1 mi·1 min·Route 6
13
Turn right onto CR 35
0.3 mi·41 sec·Mountain Road
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
15
Merge onto I 84
59 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 84
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 81
58 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi·37 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 6Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
20
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi·7 min·Sonyea Road
21
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi·4 min·Main Street
22
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi·1 min·Mount Morris Road
23
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi·3 min·Perry Road
24
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi·10 min·Leicester Road
25
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi·8 min·East Buffalo Street
26
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi·2 min·West Buffalo Road
27
Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Varysburg Road
28
Continue on US 20A
11 mi·15 min·Big Tree Road
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
30
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi·14 min·Aurora Expressway
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
32
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi·1 min·New York State Thruway
33
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 53Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara FallsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi·6 min·Niagara Thruway
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 7Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church StreetUse the slight right lane.
36
Continue on NY 5
521 ft·21 sec·Church Street
37
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi·29 sec·Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi·30 sec·Niagara Square
39
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, aim for an early morning departure from Amity to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. The 6 hour and 55 minute estimated drive time, along with the single recommended stop, suggests you can comfortably complete this in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 100-mile stretch on I 86, as services can be more spread out on interstates. Plan to refuel before hitting that longer segment. The $53 fuel cost is an estimate, so confirm current prices as you travel.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.5 miles from Amity, NY, or about 3h 22m 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 72 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 3h 22m 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 30m
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 Amity, 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 Amity, NY
This is one driving day of about 329 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Amity, 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 I 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 263.6 and 328.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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263.6 mi into trip|~5h 17m 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
322.9 mi into trip|~6h 45m 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...
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328.3 mi into trip|~6h 53m 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
328.7 mi into trip|~6h 54m in|NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
328.8 mi into trip|~6h 55m in|NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.93 one way
$113.85 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.77
$61.77
$123.54
premium
$5.19
$67.19
$134.37
diesel
$5.97
$77.29
$154.58
Estimated Tolls: $0.57
Pine Island Turnpike
(3.7 mi)$0.26
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
$57
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.79
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.79
$13.16
EV Truck/SUV
131.6
1
$46.06
$21.06
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Amity, NY
Morning
in Amity on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 3 to 7 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Morning
in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
W 3 mph25% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Barton, NY
165 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 81% of this 329-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 100 miles on I 86. Expect a mostly highway profile for the majority of your travel time. As you get closer to Buffalo, the number of exits will likely increase, indicating a transition from more rural cruising to a more developed corridor. The route generally avoids significant elevation changes, presenting a relatively consistent driving experience.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 263.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 329 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 263.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,687 ft514 ft
Total Climb
2,340 ft
Total Descent
2,255 ft
Highest Point
1,687 ft
~47 mi in
Elevation Range
1,173 ft
Notable High Points
1,540 ft at ~282 miles+635 ft prominence
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 Amity, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Buffalo AKG Art Museum — art museum in New York, US
•Buffalo City Hall — skyscraper and municipal building in Buffalo, New York, USA
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 55m. Total distance: 329 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.57 in tolls one way, starting with Pine Island Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 263.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 322.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Buffalo, NY before the return drive.
