Origin
Buffalo, NY
Evening in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Red Oaks Mill, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 19m
Distance
365.8 mi
589 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 9m
★
6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 27m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 13m
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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Red Oaks Mill, NY
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Trip Overview
Buffalo, NY to Red Oaks Mill, NY is 365.8 miles and takes about 7h 19m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mix of major highway cruising and surface road driving as you head southeast. Given the duration, it's a manageable one-day drive, but plan for a few stops to break up the nearly 7.5 hours behind the wheel. You'll find plenty of opportunities for gas and breaks along the way.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.9 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 329.8 mi | 6h 21m |
| Broadway | 15.8 mi | 23m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| US 9 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Spackenkill Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| US 44 | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Colonel Chandler Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Wurts Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 329.8 mi, about 6h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Red Oaks Mill, 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
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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 right at fork onto New York State Thruway
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
13
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
14
Enter roundabout onto I 587; NY 28
352 ft
·
4 sec
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
15
Continue on I 587; NY 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 587; NY 28
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
Colonel Chandler Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto NY 32
40 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broadway
18
Continue on NY 32
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn straight onto McEntee Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McEntee Street
20
Turn left onto Wurts Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Wurts Street
21
Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
22
Continue on Old US 9W
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old US 9W
23
Turn right onto US 9W
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 44; NY 55
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 44; NY 55
Toward Mid Hudson Bridge
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 9: Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto US 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Toward NY 113: Red Oaks Mill
28
Continue on NY 113
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Spackenkill Road
29
Arrive at destination
NY 113
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7h 19m drive, consider an early morning departure from Buffalo to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the areas around Kensington Expressway. With 2 planned stops, you can comfortably break up the 365.8 miles. The fuel cost is estimated at $60, so ensure your tank is full before you leave. Pay attention to the transition from the New York State Thruway to surface roads around mile 329.8; this is where you'll want to be more mindful of local traffic and speed limits.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.9 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 329.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.9 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Oaks Mill, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buffalo, NY
This is one driving day of about 365.8 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buffalo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 329.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 182.9 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 329.8 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 359.1 — 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
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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
280.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 28m in
|
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
6
338 mi into trip
|
~6h 34m in
Take the exit toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
7
359.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 9: Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.45 one way
$118.90 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $64.35 | $128.69 |
| premium | $4.87 | $70.08 | $140.16 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $77.81 | $155.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.49
New York State Thruway
(329.8 mi)
$16.49
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
$59
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.7 | 1 | $38.41 | $17.56 |
| Efficient EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.01 | $14.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.3 | 1 | $51.21 | $23.41 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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
Red Oaks Mill, NY
Evening in Red Oaks Mill on Saturday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
31°F
Carlisle, NY
183 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
6 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
7h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 mostly surface roads, with only 3% of the route on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 329.8 miles on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of time on local routes, which can mean more traffic signals and varied speed limits. The extensive use of Broadway and Kensington Expressway indicates you'll navigate through more populated areas with denser exits as you get closer to your destination.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 329.8 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
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 20 significant decision points across 365.8 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 (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Red Oaks Mill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
280.7 mi in
|
~5h 28m
|
via New York State Thruway
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 Red Oaks Mill, NY
Full guide →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 7h 19m. Total distance: 365.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 329.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.49 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 Red Oaks Mill, 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 2 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 (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Red Oaks Mill, 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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