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Trip from Buffalo, NY to Sheepshead Bay, 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
8h 13m
Distance
383.2 mi
617 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 5m
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6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 29m
10 AM
8h 19m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 20m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 8m
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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Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Buffalo to Sheepshead Bay is 383.2 miles and takes about 8h 13m via Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across New York State, moving from the familiar Northeast region of Buffalo to the bustling Northeast destination of Sheepshead Bay. Given the 8-hour duration, it's a solid choice for an overnight trip, allowing you to break up the drive and arrive refreshed. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making for a straightforward transit.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.6 miles from Buffalo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,254 veh/hr typical · worst 5,020
Quietest
1 AM
~471 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
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Start on NY 384
100 ft
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2 sec
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Niagara Square
2
Continue on Perkins Drive
321 ft
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16 sec
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Perkins Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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South Elmwood Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft
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8 sec
5
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
501 ft
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16 sec
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Church Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
175 ft
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4 sec
Toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
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36 sec
Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 190
4.9 mi
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6 min
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Niagara Thruway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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28 sec
Exit 54-61
Toward I 90 West: Erie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
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1 min
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New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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57 sec
Exit 54
Toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 400
12 mi
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14 min
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Aurora Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
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Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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Main Street
15
Continue on US 20A; NY 78
11 mi
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15 min
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Big Tree Road
16
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
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15 min
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Varysburg Road
17
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
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2 min
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West Buffalo Road
18
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
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8 min
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West Buffalo Street
19
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
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10 min
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Perry Center Road
20
Continue on CR 64
2.3 mi
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3 min
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Perry Road
21
Turn right onto NY 36
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Mount Morris Road
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Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
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4 min
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North Main Street
23
Continue on NY 36
4.1 mi
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7 min
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Sonyea Road
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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33 sec
25
Merge onto I 390
33 mi
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37 min
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Genesee Expressway
26
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
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2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
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Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
34
Continue on I 280
16 mi
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20 min
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Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
36
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
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43 sec
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New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
40
Turn straight
0.3 mi
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35 sec
Use the straight lane.
41
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
42
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
43
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
45
Take the exit
428 ft
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14 sec
Toward NY 9A
46
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
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48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
47
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
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2 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
48
Take the exit
2.6 mi
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5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
49
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
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50 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
50
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
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2 min
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NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
51
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
52
Turn left onto NY 27
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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Caton Avenue
53
Turn right onto NY 27
2.7 mi
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5 min
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Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Turn left onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Avenue P
Use the left lane.
55
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Ocean Avenue
56
Turn left onto Avenue Y
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Avenue Y
Use the left lane.
57
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Trip Plan
Since this is an 8-hour drive, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended to make the most of your trip and avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Buffalo in the morning to allow ample time for the first leg of your journey, perhaps stopping around Binghamton for the night. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services can be more spread out in certain sections. Your estimated fuel cost is around $62, so budget accordingly for gas and your overnight stay.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.6 miles or 4h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 191.6 miles or 4h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheepshead Bay, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buffalo, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Sheepshead Bay, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Buffalo, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
192 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kingston, PAOvernight Options
Night 1
192 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kingston, PA after about 192 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.6 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 192 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Nichols Rest Area
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Campbell Rest Area
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Crescent Lake Rest Area
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Owego Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Broome Gateway Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Kanona Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Penn-Can Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Valley Settlement House
0.4 mi from route
TA
0.4 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Rest Area
0.6 mi from route
Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
Mount Morris Rest Area
2 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
2.1 mi from route
Geneseo Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 395 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 368.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
8
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54-61
Toward I 90 West: Erie
8
7.1 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
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 54
Toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
9
255.8 mi into trip
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~5h 20m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
368.1 mi into trip
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~7h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.28 one way
$124.56 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $67.41 | $134.81 |
| premium | $4.87 | $73.41 | $146.82 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $81.51 | $163.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.44
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
New York State Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.06
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115 | 1 | $40.24 | $18.39 |
| Efficient EV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.53 | $15.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.3 | 1 | $53.65 | $24.52 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Origin
Buffalo, NY
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers Likely
NE 10 mph
63% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Kingston, PA
192 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 13m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 370
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 370
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 370
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 383.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 370
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 370
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 is primarily highway driving, with 66% of the trip on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. After the highway segments, expect to transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of your trip. The frequent exits on the expressways mean you'll have plenty of opportunities for breaks and services along the way.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 39 significant decision points across 383.2 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 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford and Newark.
Mt Pocono
255.8 mi in
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~5h 20m
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via US 6
Milford
256.6 mi in
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~5h 21m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
348.2 mi in
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~7h 12m
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 192 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.44 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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 38 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.
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 Sheepshead Bay, 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. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sheepshead Bay, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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