Origin
Buffalo, PA
Late night in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, PA to Midland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, PA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Midland, PA
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Trip Overview
Buffalo, PA to Midland, PA is 13.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Washington Pike, Pike Street, and Raymond P Shafer Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short drive that stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's a straightforward local trip perfect for a quick transfer or a brief exploration. You won't encounter any major highway driving, making it a relaxed, turn-heavy experience. Plan for this to be a single-day journey with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Pike | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Pike Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Locust Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Pike
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, PA and Midland, PA.
1
Start on PA 844
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Pike
2
Continue on PA 844
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
4
Merge onto I 70
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
7
Continue on I 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 40
Toward Meadow Lands
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Locust Avenue
10
Continue on Pike Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Pike Street
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: New Stanton
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Meadow Lands
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward Meadow Lands
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Locust Avenue
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Midland, PA
Late night in Midland on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 13.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Washington Pike. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you pass through local areas. The journey progresses along Washington Pike, Pike Street, and Raymond P Shafer Highway, offering a consistent, non-highway feel throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Washington Pike.
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 6.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, PA to Midland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Meadow Lands along the way.
Meadow Lands
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Buffalo, PA
Full guide →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.
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 23m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Washington Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midland, PA before heading back.
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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