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Trip from Floyd, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

193.4 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 40m ★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

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

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Downtown Floyd, NY, NY

Floyd, NY

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Downtown Buffalo, NY, NY

Buffalo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 193-mile journey from Floyd to Buffalo, New York, is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take just over three hours. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Koenig Road, New Floyd Road, and River Road, with no highway driving involved, making it a more intimate experience with the landscape. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $31, a reasonable budget for a day trip. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive within a single day. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a focused exploration of New York State's local byways.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96.7 miles from Floyd, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 168.4 mi 3h 15m
NY 365 10.9 mi 15m
Kensington Expressway 6.4 mi 8m
New Floyd Road 3.2 mi 4m
East Dominick Street 1.1 mi 2m
River Road 0.8 mi 1m
Genesee Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Huron Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 168.4 mi, about 3h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 93

57 ft · 2 sec · Old Floyd Road
2

Turn left onto CR 58

495 ft · 13 sec · Koenig Road
3

Turn right onto NY 365

3.2 mi · 4 min · New Floyd Road
4

Continue on NY 365

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
5

Continue on NY 365

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street
6

Take the exit onto NY 365

11 mi · 15 min · NY 365
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
9

Merge onto I 90

168 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 51W Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto NY 33

6.4 mi · 8 min · Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward Oak Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on Oak Street

428 ft · 14 sec · Oak Street
14

Turn right onto Genesee Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto East Huron Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · East Huron Street
16

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto Genesee Street

402 ft · 11 sec · Genesee Street
18

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

391 ft · 11 sec · Niagara Square
19

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration and 193-mile distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can depart anytime during the day and still arrive comfortably before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have considerable flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye out for the various local roads like Koenig Road and River Road as your primary navigation points. The low fuel cost of $31 means you likely won't need to worry about refueling multiple times, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.7 miles from Floyd, NY, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.4 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 43 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.7 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 9m

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 Floyd, 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 Floyd, NY

This is one driving day of about 193.4 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Floyd, 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 New York State Thruway for about 168.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thompson, NY

97 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

East Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Thompson, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Floyd, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168.4 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.

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Verona, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

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 5.1 and 193.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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5.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | NY 365

Take the exit onto NY 365

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
16 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
185.5 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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
192.3 mi into trip | ~3h 50m 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
7
193.1 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | Franklin Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.83 one way

$63.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $34.42 $68.85
premium $4.92 $37.48 $74.97
diesel $5.61 $42.70 $85.40

Estimated Tolls: $8.42

New York State Thruway (168.4 mi) $8.42

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

$32

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58 0 $20.31 $9.28
Efficient EV 48.4 0 $16.92 $7.74
EV Truck/SUV 77.4 0 $27.08 $12.38

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Floyd, NY

Late night in Floyd on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Thompson, NY

97 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.

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

4 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

3h 53m 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 on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The roads are not designed for high-speed travel, so you'll be actively engaged with steering and navigation throughout the 193 miles. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, anticipate frequent turns and changes in road direction. This driving profile suggests a more scenic and potentially slower pace, allowing you to appreciate the local scenery without the monotony of highway driving.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.4 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 5.1 miles in near NY 365.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 193.4 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 5.1 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Floyd, 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 3h 53m. Total distance: 193.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 168.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.42 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.

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 5.1 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Buffalo, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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