Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Oxford, 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
4h 29m
Distance
209.7 mi
337 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
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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Oxford, NY
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Trip Overview
Buffalo to Oxford is 209.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m via New York State Thruway, I 81, and State Highway 12, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way across the state.
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
104.8 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 100.9 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 81 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 12 | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 206 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 100.9 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Oxford, 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
101 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
14
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
16
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
18
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dill Street
19
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
·
Loop Road
20
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
21
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
22
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
23
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
25
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
27
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
28
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
30
Merge onto I 81
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 81
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 79: Whitney Point, Lisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn left onto US 11; NY 79
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 11; NY 79
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto NY 26; NY 79
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
34
Continue on NY 206
10 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 206
35
Turn left onto NY 12; NY 41
13 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 12
36
Continue on NY 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
37
Turn left onto NY 220
262 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lafayette Park
38
Turn left onto NY 220
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
39
Turn left onto Lafayette Park
245 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lafayette Park
40
Arrive at destination
Lafayette Park
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 29m estimated drive time, leaving Buffalo in the morning will get you to Oxford with plenty of daylight. You'll only need one stop, so consider breaking up the drive about halfway through the 100.9-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway for a quick rest. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition from the highway to State Highway 12, as services might be less frequent. The $34 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you go. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time.
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 104.8 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.9 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 2h 5m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, 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 209.7 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 100.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.8 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 100.9 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 183.8 — 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
109.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
6
159.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
183.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward NY 79: Whitney Point, Lisle
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 8
Toward NY 79: Whitney Point, Lisle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.08 one way
$68.16 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $36.89 | $73.77 |
| premium | $4.87 | $40.17 | $80.35 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $44.61 | $89.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.05
New York State Thruway
(100.9 mi)
$5.05
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
$34
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.36 | $13.42 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Oxford, NY
Morning in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Auburn, NY
105 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
17 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
4h 29m 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 route is 35% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on the New York State Thruway covering 100.9 miles. You'll experience significant highway driving early on, transitioning to surface roads later in the trip. Expect a noticeable change in driving pace once you exit the main highways, with more local traffic and intersections. The latter part of the drive will feel more rural.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.9 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 209.7 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 109.1 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.
Between Buffalo, NY and Oxford, NY, road signs point toward Clyde and Lisle.
Clyde
109.1 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Lisle
183.8 mi in
|
~3h 55m
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 4h 29m. Total distance: 209.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.05 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 Oxford, 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 109.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Oxford, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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