If you are planning to head from Buffalo to Avon, expect a straightforward 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting your travel time. You can budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, the transition between these two New York locations is seamless. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled along the way, you have the flexibility to power through or take breaks whenever you feel the need.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Telephone Road
21.8 mi
27m
Broadway Road
13.9 mi
19m
Broadway Street
7.5 mi
12m
William Street
5.2 mi
9m
Niagara Thruway
4.9 mi
6m
Losson Road
2.9 mi
6m
Schwartz Road
0.7 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Telephone Road
— 21.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Avon, NY.
1
Start on NY 384
100 ft·2 sec·Niagara Square
2
Continue on Perkins Drive
321 ft·16 sec·Perkins Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Elmwood Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft·8 sec
5
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
501 ft·16 sec·Church Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
175 ft·4 sec
Toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: SkywayUse the left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 190
4.9 mi·6 min·Niagara Thruway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·40 sec
Exit 1-52Toward I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
0.7 mi·55 sec·New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 52AToward William StreetUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto William Street
0.6 mi·1 min·William Street
13
Turn slight right
211 ft·9 sec
14
Turn slight right onto NY 277
0.2 mi·24 sec·Union Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Losson Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Losson Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on William Street
4.6 mi·8 min·William Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Schwartz Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Schwartz Road
18
Turn right onto US 20
7.5 mi·12 min·Broadway Street
19
Continue on US 20
14 mi·19 min·Broadway Road
20
Continue on US 20
22 mi·27 min·Telephone Road
21
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·28 sec·Caledonia-Avon Road
22
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.7 mi·46 sec·West Main Street
23
Enter roundabout onto US 20; NY 5
0.2 mi·13 sec·Park Place
24
Arrive at destination
Park Place
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 60.6-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While you don't need to stress about long-distance pacing or overnight logistics, it is wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Buffalo to ensure that $10 estimate holds up without needing to hunt for stations mid-route. Because the path relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, allow for a little extra travel time if you are driving during peak commuting hours. My best tip is to double-check your navigation before hitting Church Street, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be tricky to follow if you aren't paying close attention to your turns.
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 30.3 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 50m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buffalo, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Buffalo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Telephone Road for about 21.8 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
9
5.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-52
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
7
6.7 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward William Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52A
Toward William Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.98 one way
$19.95 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.79
$21.57
premium
$4.92
$11.75
$23.49
diesel
$5.61
$13.38
$26.76
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)$0.24
New York State Thruway
(0.7 mi)$0.03
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.2
0
$6.36
$2.91
Efficient EV
15.2
0
$5.30
$2.42
EV Truck/SUV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Buffalo, NY
Late night
in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Avon, NY
Late night
in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Perkins Drive, South Elmwood Avenue, and Church Street, which keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Because you are avoiding major interstates entirely, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and the winding nature of the roads. This setup offers a more hands-on driving experience compared to the monotony of a typical freeway sprint. Stay alert, as the constant turns ensure you remain focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 90-minute trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Telephone Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.1 miles in near NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Avon, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany 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 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Telephone Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.27 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 Avon, 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 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Avon, NY before heading back.
