Buffalo to Richmondville is 264.1 miles and takes about 5h 21m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the New York State Thruway, a major interstate, before transitioning to more local roads as you approach your destination. It's a straightforward drive for a single day, with a relatively low fuel cost, making it an accessible option for a quick trip.
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 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
227.2 mi
4h 22m
Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi
9m
Ames Road
5.4 mi
8m
State Highway 145
5 mi
7m
West Main Street
5 mi
8m
US 20
5 mi
6m
State Highway 10
2.9 mi
4m
NY 145
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 227.2 mi, about 4h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Richmondville, NY.
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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, AlbanyUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 90
227 mi·4 hr 22 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 29Toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon SpringsUse the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5S
0.2 mi·44 sec·East Main Street
13
Turn left onto NY 10
403 ft·9 sec·Church Street
14
Continue on NY 10
0.3 mi·24 sec·Rock Street
15
Continue on NY 10
0.1 mi·12 sec·Wheeler Street
16
Turn left onto NY 10
0.6 mi·49 sec·Reed Street
17
Continue on NY 10
5.4 mi·8 min·Ames Road
18
Continue on NY 10
2.9 mi·4 min·State Highway 10
19
Continue on NY 10
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
20
Turn left onto US 20
5.0 mi·6 min·US 20
21
Turn right onto NY 145
5.0 mi·7 min·State Highway 145
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 145
1.9 mi·3 min·NY 145
23
Turn right onto NY 10
0.4 mi·41 sec·Elm Street
24
Turn left onto Rose Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Rose Street
25
Turn left onto West Main Street
322 ft·15 sec·West Main Street
26
Turn right onto NY 7; NY 10
242 ft·6 sec·State Highway 7;West Main Street
27
Continue on NY 7; NY 10
4.9 mi·8 min·West Main Street
28
Turn left onto Summit Street
69 ft·3 sec·Summit Street
29
Arrive at destination
Summit Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time and single-day recommendation, leaving Buffalo in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Richmondville with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can plan this strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need a break from the 227.2-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $47 budget is an estimate, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer stretches of highway. The transition from the Thruway to surface roads means you'll need to be more aware of speed limits and local traffic patterns as you get closer to Richmondville.
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 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.2 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 miles or 2h 36m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmondville, 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 264.1 miles and 5h 21m.
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 227.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 235.4 — 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
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
235.4 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Take the exit toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
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 29
Toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.95 one way
$93.89 round trip
$4.52/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$50.82
$101.65
premium
$5.31
$55.24
$110.49
diesel
$6.20
$64.45
$128.91
Estimated Tolls: $11.36
New York State Thruway
(227.2 mi)$11.36
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.2
0
$27.73
$12.68
Efficient EV
66
0
$23.11
$10.56
EV Truck/SUV
105.6
1
$36.97
$16.90
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026
Origin
Buffalo, NY
Morning
in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Richmondville, NY
Morning
in Richmondville on Sunday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Sunny
N 2 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
5h 21m 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 109.3
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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 182.1
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 118.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features an 8% highway share, meaning most of your driving will be on surface roads. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway covers 227.2 miles. After this significant portion on the Thruway, you'll transition to Kensington Expressway and then Ames Road, which are primarily surface roads. Expect a shift from interstate cruising to navigating through towns and local traffic.
Only 8% 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: 227.2 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Washington Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,099 ft390 ft
Total Climb
1,229 ft
Total Descent
729 ft
Highest Point
1,099 ft
~264.1 mi in
Elevation Range
709 ft
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 Richmondville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Sharon Springs along the way.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 227.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.36 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.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 — 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Richmondville, NY before the return drive.
