The Good Witch Coffee Bar
Near the start, right off the route
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 49m
Distance
368.8 mi
594 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Planning a trip from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, to Buffalo, NY? This 368.8-mile journey will take you approximately 7 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a feasible one-day trip if you're up for a solid day behind the wheel. The estimated fuel cost is around $61, and with two planned stops, you can break up the drive nicely. You'll be covering a significant distance within New York State, moving from the Northeast region to the same region, so expect a consistent feel throughout the trip.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.4 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Varysburg Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Tree Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Buffalo, NY.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn left
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto US 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87; I 287
Take the exit
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Turn left onto CR 64
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 400
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 190
Take the exit
Continue on NY 5
Turn left onto NY 384
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 7-hour, 49-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Hastings-on-Hudson to beat potential traffic. With 368.8 miles to cover, planning two stops will help you stay refreshed; aim to take them roughly every 2-3 hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway, as services can be more spread out on interstates. The $61 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in potential price fluctuations. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have flexibility with your timing.
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.
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 81 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.4 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hastings-on-Hudson, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
This is one driving day of about 368.8 miles and 7h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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.
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 184.4 miles from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee
Yonkers, New York
Near the start, right off the route
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Monticello, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Waverly, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Bath, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19142874200
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Elmira, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, NY
Hours: 12–8 pm
+17162469080
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, NY
Hours: Closed
+17168471773
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+17166555131
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+17168530084
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, New York
+17164408919
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 7 am–10:30 pm
+17168471773
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+17164367100
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Buffalo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 368.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 9 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$60.71 one way
$121.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $65.64 | $131.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.48 | $142.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.43 | $162.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
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
$61
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.72 | $17.70 |
| Efficient EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.27 | $14.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.5 | 1 | $51.63 | $23.60 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hastings-on-Hudson on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Sunny
53°F
Union, NY
184 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 82% of the journey on major roadways. You'll primarily be on Long Mountain Parkway and I-86, with a portion on NY-17. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent highway travel. While the profile suggests a highway-focused experience, these roads generally offer a smooth and efficient way to cover ground across the state.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9 / Broadway.
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 25 significant decision points across 368.8 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: near the start (US 9 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 362.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Letchworth Park.
New York State Thruway
Letchworth Park
Hastings-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, New York.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 49m. Total distance: 368.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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