Origin
Clarendon, NY
Morning in Clarendon on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarendon, NY to Buffalo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarendon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 57.2-mile drive from Clarendon to Buffalo, NY, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, Kensington Expressway, and Ford Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short journey within the Northeast region. The profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for more frequent directional changes rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising. This trip is best suited for a single day, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 31.2 mi | 36m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Ford Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Holley Byron Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Oak Orchard Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Byron Holley Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Byron Elba Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Byron Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 31.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on NY 237
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Holley Byron Road
2
Continue on NY 237
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Byron Holley Road
3
Turn right onto CR 19
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Byron Road
4
Turn right onto NY 262
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Byron Elba Road
5
Continue on NY 262
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Ford Road
6
Turn left onto NY 98
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Oak Orchard Road
7
Continue on NY 98
451 ft
·
15 sec
·
Oak Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
10
Merge onto I 90
31 mi
·
36 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
15
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
19
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
20
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Clarendon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 57 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
7
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Oak Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oak Street
6
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.42 one way
$18.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.56
New York State Thruway
(31.2 mi)
$1.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Pembroke, NY
29 mi in
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
8 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
1h 21m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 57.2-mile stretch. While about 11% of the journey involves highway driving, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.2 miles on the New York State Thruway, much of the route will feel more like navigating local roads with frequent turns. This means you won't be settling into a monotonous highway cruise for the entire duration. Instead, you'll experience a dynamic blend of faster highway segments and more involved city or town navigation as you approach Buffalo.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.2 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 17.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.56 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.
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 Buffalo, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 17.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buffalo, NY 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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