Origin
Avoca, NY
Morning in Avoca on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avoca, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
96.1 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avoca, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
Avoca, NY to Buffalo, NY is 96.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m via Genesee Expressway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a manageable drive, mostly on highways, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for a quick transit between these two New York locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.1 miles from Avoca, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee Expressway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| NY 415 | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Leicester Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Buffalo Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Genesee Expressway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Traffic on I-390
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~534 veh/hr typical · worst 758
Quietest
2 AM
~46 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 47 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 Avoca, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Chase Street
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chase Street
2
Continue on River Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
River Street
3
Turn right onto NY 415
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NY 415
4
Turn left onto NY 415
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
5
Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cohocton Loon Lake Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto I 390
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Genesee Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
9
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
10
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
12
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
13
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
14
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
15
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
16
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
17
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
21
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
26
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
28
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 17m estimated drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving Avoca in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of daylight. The $16 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry too much about frequent gas stops, but it's always wise to top off before departing. The longest stretch without a major road change is 21.7 miles on the Genesee Expressway, so plan your breaks around these transitions if needed.
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 48.1 miles from Avoca, NY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 54m
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 Avoca, 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 Avoca, NY
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Avoca, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Genesee Expressway for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.1 miles from Avoca, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 30.7 and 95.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
90 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m 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
95.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
95.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.62 one way
$31.24 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $16.90 | $33.81 |
| premium | $4.87 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
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
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Alexander, NY
48 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
2 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
2h 17m 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 is 43% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on the Genesee Expressway covering 21.7 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads as you travel. Expect to transition from expressway cruising to more local roads as you get closer to Buffalo.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Genesee Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 30.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 96.1 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 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.4 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.
Between Avoca, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Letchworth Park and Niagara Falls.
Letchworth Park
30.7 mi in
|
~39m
Niagara Falls
90 mi in
|
~2h 7m
About the Cities
Starting in Avoca, NY
Full guide →Avoca is in Steuben County, New York.
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1832
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
- • USS Croaker — 1943 Gato-class submarine
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 2h 17m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on Genesee Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.31 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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