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Trip from Conesus, NY to Buffalo, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

72.7 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Conesus, NY, NY

Conesus, NY

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Downtown Buffalo, NY, NY

Buffalo, NY

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Trip Overview

Conesus, NY to Buffalo, NY is 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m via Aurora Expressway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within New York, offering a straightforward trip through the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, which is best suited for a single day of travel. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is quite manageable, making it a convenient option for a quick hop between these locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.4 miles from Conesus, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Aurora Expressway 12.5 mi 14m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Big Tree Road 10.5 mi 15m
Leicester Road 7.4 mi 10m
Niagara Thruway 4.9 mi 6m
East Buffalo Street 4.6 mi 8m
East Groveland Road 4.6 mi 11m
Maple Beach Road 2.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Aurora Expressway — 12.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conesus, NY and Buffalo, NY.

1

Start on Railroad Avenue

81 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
2

Turn right onto NY 15

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Conesus Springwater Road
3

Turn right onto CR 33

2.2 mi · 5 min · Sliker Hill Road
4

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 33

167 ft · 4 sec · Sliker Hill Road
5

Turn slight right onto NY 256

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lake Road
6

Turn slight left onto CR 45

2.3 mi · 5 min · Maple Beach Road
7

Continue on CR 44

3.0 mi · 7 min · East Groveland Road
8

Continue on CR 44

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Groveland Road
9

Continue on CR 44

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Groveland Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto NY 63

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Groveland Station Road
11

Turn left onto NY 408

1.7 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
12

Continue on NY 408

0.5 mi · 1 min · East State Street
13

Turn right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
15

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
16

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
17

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street
18

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
19

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
20

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
21

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
22

Merge onto NY 400

13 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
24

Merge onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
25

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 190

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 7 Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on NY 5

521 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
29

Turn left onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
30

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Niagara Square
31

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

With a drive time under two hours, this trip offers flexibility; you can depart anytime that suits your schedule. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any minor delays. While there are no designated stops in the data, the route's local nature means you'll likely pass through small towns where you can find amenities if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is only $12. A good tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads – Aurora Expressway, Varysburg Road, and Big Tree Road – to anticipate the transitions.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.4 miles from Conesus, NY, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.5 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 16 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Conesus, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conesus, NY

This is one driving day of about 72.7 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Conesus, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Aurora Expressway for about 12.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in York Region, Ontario, Canada

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Town of Aurora, NY

36 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

Leicester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Attica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Conesus, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

South Wales, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Geneseo, New York

+13132626722

Visit website

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, NY

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162469080

Visit website

Buffalo Naval Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, NY

Hours: Closed

+17168471773

Visit website

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17166555131

Visit website

Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17168530084

Visit website

Canalside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

+17164408919

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10:30 pm

+17168471773

Visit website

Wilkeson Pointe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+17164367100

Visit website

Oldest Tree In Buffalo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 65.1 and 72.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls

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 53 Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara F...
8
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street

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 7 Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
7
72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | NY 384 / Niagara Square

Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.82 one way

$23.63 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $12.79 $25.58
premium $4.87 $13.93 $27.85
diesel $5.40 $15.46 $30.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.31

Niagara Thruway (4.9 mi) $0.24
New York State Thruway (1.3 mi) $0.07

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

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 24, 2026

Origin

Conesus, NY

Late night in Conesus on Sunday

Local time

2:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Sunday

Local time

2:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live 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

5 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

1h 55m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through local roads for the majority of the trip, punctuated by stretches on the Aurora Expressway. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along the Aurora Expressway. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape as you traverse Varysburg Road and Big Tree Road. The driving experience will shift between quicker highway speeds and more deliberate local road navigation.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Aurora Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 65.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 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 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 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.

On the drive from Conesus, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Niagara Falls along the way.

Niagara Falls

66.6 mi in | ~1h 46m

About the Cities

Starting in Conesus, NY

Full guide →

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 55m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Aurora Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.31 in tolls one way, starting with Niagara 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 65.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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