Origin
Buffalo, NY
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Delmar, 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
5h 44m
Distance
291.2 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, NY
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Delmar, NY
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Trip Overview
Buffalo, NY to Delmar, NY is 291.2 miles and takes about 5h 44m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New York, moving from the Western part of the state to the Capital Region. The profile suggests a route that mostly sticks to surface roads after an initial stretch on the Thruway. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll want to be prepared for a longer day behind the wheel, but it's certainly manageable.
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
145.6 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 272.5 mi | 5h 15m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NY 85 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 90 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Slingerlands Bypass | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kenwood Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 272.5 mi, about 5h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Delmar, NY.
1
Start on NY 384
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
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, Albany
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
273 mi
·
5 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
Exit 24
Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville
15
Continue on NY 85
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 85
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NY 85
151 ft
·
3 sec
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Slingerlands Bypass
17
Continue on NY 85
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Slingerlands Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto NY 85
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
Slingerlands Bypass
19
Continue on NY 85
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Slingerlands Bypass
20
Enter roundabout onto NY 85
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Slingerlands Bypass
21
Continue on NY 85
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Slingerlands Bypass
22
Enter roundabout onto NY 140
146 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cherry Avenue
23
Continue on NY 140
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Avenue
24
Turn left onto NY 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenwood Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Kenwood Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 44m estimated drive time, leaving Buffalo in the morning will allow you to reach Delmar with plenty of daylight. While the longest stretch is over 270 miles on the Thruway, the overall profile indicates you'll encounter more surface roads, so plan for potential traffic delays, especially as you get closer to Delmar. There's one recommended stop, which is a good point to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the highway percentage is low, meaning more opportunities for varied gas prices along the way.
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 145.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272.5 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delmar, 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 291.2 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 272.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 272.5 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 284 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
|
Elm Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
9
280.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 28m in
|
I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 24
Toward I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
8
283.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 32m in
Take the exit toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville
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 4
Toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville
8
284 mi into trip
|
~5h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.33 one way
$94.65 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $51.22 | $102.45 |
| premium | $4.87 | $55.79 | $111.57 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $61.94 | $123.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.63
New York State Thruway
(272.5 mi)
$13.63
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
$47
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.58 | $13.98 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.48 | $11.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.5 | 1 | $40.77 | $18.64 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Delmar, NY
Late night in Delmar on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Floyd, NY
146 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
1 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
5h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 primarily on surface roads, with only about 5% of the 291.2 miles on highways. You'll be on the New York State Thruway for the longest continuous stretch of 272.5 miles before transitioning to surface streets. Expect frequent exits and changes in speed limits as you navigate through towns and cities on NY 85 and Kensington Expressway.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 272.5 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.8 miles in near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 291.2 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 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting 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 5h 44m. Total distance: 291.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 272.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.63 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.
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 Delmar, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 280.7 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Delmar, NY before the return drive.
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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