This 186-mile drive from Buffalo, NY to Blossvale, NY, will take you about 3 hours and 46 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the New York State Thruway, with some initial city driving via the Kensington Expressway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31. Given the relatively short duration and the majority of the route being on a major highway, this trip is best tackled in one go. The drive stays within New York, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
159.8 mi
3h 5m
Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi
9m
North Peterboro Street
6 mi
8m
State Route 13
3.6 mi
5m
McConnellsville Road
2.4 mi
3m
State Route 49
2.3 mi
3m
Kimball Road
1.9 mi
3m
Main Street
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 159.8 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Blossvale, NY.
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Start on NY 384
0.1 mi·18 sec·Niagara Square
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Continue on Court Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Court Street
3
Continue on Lafayette Square
372 ft·18 sec·Lafayette Square
4
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Washington Street
5
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Genesee Street
6
Turn left onto Elm Street
263 ft·7 sec·Elm Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward NY 33 East
8
Continue on NY 33
6.8 mi·9 min·Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, AlbanyUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
160 mi·3 hr 5 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 34Toward NY 13: Canastota, OneidaUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
350 ft·16 sec·this road
13
Turn sharp right onto NY 13
5.3 mi·7 min·North Peterboro Street
14
Enter roundabout onto NY 13
100 ft·1 sec·North Peterboro Street
15
Continue on NY 13
0.7 mi·54 sec·North Peterboro Street
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Continue on NY 13
2.4 mi·3 min·State Route 13
17
Continue on NY 13
1.2 mi·3 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 13
1.2 mi·1 min·State Route 13
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Turn right onto NY 13; NY 49
2.3 mi·3 min·State Route 49
20
Turn left onto Kimball Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Kimball Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 69
2.4 mi·3 min·McConnellsville Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto CR 66
22 ft·0 sec·Blossvale Road
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Arrive at destination
CR 66
Trip Plan
For this 186-mile trip, starting early in the morning can help you avoid potential local traffic congestion, especially as you navigate through Buffalo on the Kensington Expressway. With a duration of under 4 hours, you likely won't need many stops, but plan for at least one break. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway is substantial, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment to minimize any potential detours for gas. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway to local roads as you near Blossvale, as this is where the driving will become more involved.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.8 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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blossvale, 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.
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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 Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 186 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Buffalo, 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 New York State Thruway for about 159.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 168 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the exit toward NY 33 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 33 East
7
7.9 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
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168 mi into trip|~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
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 34
Toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.62 one way
$61.23 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$33.11
$66.21
premium
$4.92
$36.05
$72.10
diesel
$5.61
$41.07
$82.13
Estimated Tolls: $7.99
New York State Thruway
(159.8 mi)$7.99
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
$31
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.8
0
$19.53
$8.93
Efficient EV
46.5
0
$16.28
$7.44
EV Truck/SUV
74.4
0
$26.04
$11.90
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Buffalo, NY
Late night
in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph82% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Blossvale, NY
Late night
in Blossvale on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Clyde, NY
93 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
33 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
3h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 121.9
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 186
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, despite 7% of the journey being on highways. While 159.8 miles are covered on the New York State Thruway, the beginning and end segments involve more local road navigation. This means you'll experience a mix of faster highway speeds and more frequent turns and lower speeds as you approach your destination. The character of the drive shifts from more open highway to more intricate local streets.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 159.8 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Blossvale, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Oneida 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 159.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.99 in tolls one way, starting with New York State 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Fort Stanwix National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Blossvale, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
