Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Northville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
265.4 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
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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Northville, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Buffalo, NY to Northville, NY is 265.4 miles and takes about 5h 30m via New York State Thruway and Adirondack Trail, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive with numerous turns, suggesting a pace that allows for attentive navigation. With only one recommended stop and a substantial longest stretch on the Thruway, this route is manageable for a single day, but be prepared for the local road transitions.
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
132.7 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 210.5 mi | 4h 3m |
| Adirondack Trail | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| New Turnpike Road | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NY 5S | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 67 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Riceville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 210.5 mi, about 4h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Northville, 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
211 mi
·
4 hr 3 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 29A
Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
13
Turn left onto NY 169
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
NY 169
14
Turn left onto NY 5S
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 5S
15
Turn left onto Mindenville Road
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mindenville Road
16
Turn right onto CR 65
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
17
Turn left onto CR 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on NY 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Turnpike
20
Turn left onto NY 67
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
New Turnpike Road
21
Turn slight right onto NY 67
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 67
22
Continue on NY 67
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
23
Turn left onto Cayadutta Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Cayadutta Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto NY 29
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
West State Street
25
Turn left onto Pleasant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Avenue
26
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Water Street
27
At end of road, turn left onto North Perry Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Perry Street
28
Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
29
Turn left onto Collingwood Avenue
488 ft
·
15 sec
·
Collingwood Avenue
30
Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Townsend Avenue
31
Turn left onto NY 30A
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Comrie Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Continue on NY 30A
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Adirondack Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto Riceville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Riceville Road
34
At end of road, turn right onto CR 146
323 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
35
Turn left onto NY 30
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Adirondack Trail
36
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
37
Turn right
36 ft
·
8 sec
38
Turn left
101 ft
·
7 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 30m estimated duration and the turn-heavy nature of the latter half of the drive, leaving Buffalo, NY in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. While the longest stretch is over 200 miles on the New York State Thruway, plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary. Be especially mindful of the transition from the Thruway to local roads, as these sections will require more active navigation and potentially slower speeds.
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 132.7 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.5 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 58 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.7 miles or 2h 37m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, 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 265.4 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 210.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.7 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 210.5 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 285 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 246.9 — 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
|
~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
8
218.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
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 29A
Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
6
245.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 59m in
|
NY 29 / West State Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 29 / West State Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
246.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m in
|
NY 30A / North Comrie Avenue
Turn left onto NY 30A / North Comrie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.69 one way
$87.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
| premium | $4.92 | $51.44 | $102.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.60 | $117.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.28
New York State Thruway
(210.5 mi)
$10.53
New Turnpike Road
(9.6 mi)
$0.68
Mohawk Turnpike
(1.1 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
$44
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
| Efficient EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.2 | 1 | $37.16 | $16.99 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Northville, NY
Morning in Northville on Sunday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
15 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
5h 30m 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 109.8
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 183
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 119
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mix of highway cruising and more engaging local driving. You'll spend about 9% of your journey on highways, primarily the New York State Thruway for a significant 210.5-mile stretch. After that, the profile shifts to a turn-heavy local drive, particularly on roads like Adirondack Trail and New Turnpike Road. This means you'll transition from sustained high-speed travel to more frequent adjustments and navigation through local communities.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 210.5 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 28 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Elm 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 265.4 miles you will encounter 28 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 0.8 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 218.7 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.
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Northville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Dolgeville along the way.
Dolgeville
218.7 mi in
|
~4h 16m
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 30m. Total distance: 265.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 210.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.28 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 Northville, 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 218.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Northville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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