Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Middleport, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Middleport, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Buffalo, NY to Middleport, NY is 39.7 miles and takes about 55m via Transit Road, Rochester Road, and Kensington Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Expect a route characterized by frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. It's a short enough drive that you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for a flexible schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Rochester Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Kensington Expressway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Genesee Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Transit Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Transit Road
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Middleport, 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
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 33
325 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 33
Toward NY 33 East: Genesee Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto NY 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Genesee Street
11
Turn left onto NY 78
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Transit Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 78
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Transit Street
13
Turn slight right onto NY 31
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Walnut Street
14
Turn left onto NY 31
474 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washburn Street
15
Turn right onto NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
16
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
17
Continue on NY 31
235 ft
·
3 sec
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
18
Continue on NY 31
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Rochester Road
19
Continue on NY 31
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Telegraph Road
20
Turn left onto NY 31E; NY 271
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
NY 271
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Buffalo, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NY 33
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 33 toward NY 33 East: Genesee Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 33 East: Genesee Street
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 78 / Transit Road
Turn left onto NY 78 / Transit Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Middleport, NY
Morning in Middleport on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
55m 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 primarily a turn-heavy local road experience, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through areas using Transit Road, Rochester Road, and Kensington Expressway. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 14.7 miles on Transit Road, offering a brief period of less frequent navigation changes. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with numerous turns rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Transit Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 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.
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
Arriving in Middleport, NY
Full guide →Middleport is a village in the Niagara Frontier region of New York.
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 55m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Transit Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Middleport, 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 0.3 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middleport, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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