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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

6h 51m

Distance

326.8 mi

526 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 40m ★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 14m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 0m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m

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

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Downtown Eden, NY, NY

Eden, NY

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Trip Overview

This 326.8-mile journey from Eden, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is a straightforward drive that can comfortably be completed in about 6 hours and 51 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-86, I-84, and I-81, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $54, it's an economically sound option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. The drive offers a consistent pace, allowing you to cover significant ground efficiently. You'll find this route to be a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

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

163.4 miles from Eden, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
I 84 58.8 mi 1h 8m
I 81 58.1 mi 1h 9m
Genesee Expressway 32.9 mi 37m
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
Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Traffic on I-84

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,231 veh/hr typical · worst 1,475

Quietest

2 AM

~120 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 32 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 Eden, NY and Buffalo, NY.

1

Start on CR 88

1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Corners Road
2

Turn left onto CR 1

1.4 mi · 2 min · Pine Island Turnpike
3

Continue on CR-1

3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1
4

At end of road, turn right onto NY 284; CR 1

48 ft · 3 sec · Route 284
5

Turn left onto CR 1

3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1
6

Turn straight onto US 6

1.1 mi · 1 min · Route 6
7

Turn right onto CR 35

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Mountain Road
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
9

Merge onto I 84

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 84
Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
14

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
15

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
16

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
17

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
18

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
19

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street
20

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
21

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
22

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
23

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
24

Merge onto NY 400

13 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
26

Merge onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
27

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 190

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 7 Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street Use the slight right lane.
30

Continue on NY 5

521 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
31

Turn left onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Niagara Square
33

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 51-minute duration, starting your trip from Eden, NY, in the morning is recommended to allow ample time for the drive to Buffalo, NY. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Focus on reaching your destination efficiently, keeping the $54 fuel cost in mind. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the 100-mile stretch on I-86; ensure you have sufficient fuel before entering this longer segment to avoid unnecessary delays. This drive is best suited for a single-day adventure, so plan accordingly for your arrival time.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.4 miles from Eden, NY, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 72 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.4 miles or 3h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 26m

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 Eden, 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 Eden, NY

This is one driving day of about 326.8 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Eden, 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 I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tunkhannock, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tunkhannock, PA

163 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

Clarks Summit, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Covert, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Eden, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

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.

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 261.4 and 326.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
261.4 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Take the exit toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
8
320.7 mi into trip | ~6h 41m 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
326.1 mi into trip | ~6h 49m 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
326.5 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in | NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
326.6 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in | NY 384 / Niagara Square

Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.11 one way

$106.22 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $57.49 $114.97
premium $4.87 $62.61 $125.21
diesel $5.40 $69.52 $139.03

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Niagara Thruway (4.9 mi) $0.24
Pine Island Turnpike (1.4 mi) $0.10
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

$53

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98 1 $34.31 $15.69
Efficient EV 81.7 0 $28.60 $13.07
EV Truck/SUV 130.7 1 $45.75 $20.92

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Eden, NY

Night in Eden on Saturday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Night in Buffalo on Saturday

Local time

9:18 PM

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

27 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

6h 51m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect an 81% highway share on this route, characterized as a highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 100 miles on I-86, providing a solid period of consistent cruising. While largely interstate, the progression through I-86, I-84, and I-81 means you'll experience transitions between these major arteries. This drive is designed for covering distance, so while not overtly scenic, it offers a predictable and efficient travel experience behind the wheel.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 261.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 19 significant decision points across 326.8 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 261.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 320.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 326.1 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 Eden, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

Letchworth Park

261.4 mi in | ~5h 13m

About the Cities

Starting in Eden, NY

Full guide →

Eden is a township in Erie County, New York, part of the Niagara Frontier.

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 6h 51m. Total distance: 326.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.41 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 261.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 320.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 326.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Buffalo, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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