Origin
Heritage Hills, NY
Evening in Heritage Hills on Saturday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heritage Hills, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 50m
Distance
367.3 mi
591 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 41m
★
6 AM
7h 50m
8 AM
8h 9m
10 AM
7h 57m
12 PM
7h 55m
3 PM
7h 58m
5 PM
8h 8m
8 PM
7h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heritage Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Heritage Hills to Buffalo is 367.3 miles and takes about 7h 50m via NY 17 and I-86, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a route that's primarily on highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a single-day transit between these two points in the state.
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
183.7 miles from Heritage Hills, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 109.5 mi | 2h 17m |
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 84 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| 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 |
| State Highway 17K | 10 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 109.5 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-86
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,201 veh/hr typical · worst 1,535
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Heritage Hills, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Ridgecrest Circle
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ridgecrest Circle
2
Turn right onto West Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Hill Drive
3
Turn right onto Fred's Way
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fred's Way
4
Turn right onto Warren Street
195 ft
·
11 sec
·
Warren Street
5
Turn left onto Green Briar Drive
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Green Briar Drive
6
Continue on Butler Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Butler Hill Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Butlerville Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Butlerville Road
8
Turn sharp left onto US 202
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Somerstown Turnpike
9
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Brewster Road
10
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brewster Avenue
11
Continue on US 202; NY 22
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Branch Avenue
12
Continue on US 6; US 202; NY 22
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Danbury Road
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Newburgh, White Plains
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9W
Toward I 84 West: Newburgh
15
Merge onto I 84
34 mi
·
40 min
·
I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 34
Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto NY 17K
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
NY 17K
18
Turn slight left onto NY 17K
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 17K
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
20
Merge onto NY 17
110 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
NY 17
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
24
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
25
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
27
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
28
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
29
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
30
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
31
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
32
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
34
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
36
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
37
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
40
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
41
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
42
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
43
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Consider leaving early in the morning to make the most of the 7-hour 50-minute drive. With only 2 recommended stops for a trip this length, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway mark. Given the $60 fuel cost estimate, it’s wise to fill up before departing or at one of your planned stops. Keep an eye on the clock to ensure you arrive before dark, especially if you're not accustomed to driving on unfamiliar roads at night.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.7 miles from Heritage Hills, NY, or about 3h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 81 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.7 miles or 3h 55m 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 22m
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 Heritage Hills, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Heritage Hills, NY
This is one driving day of about 367.3 miles and 7h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Heritage Hills, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 109.5 miles.
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.7 miles from Heritage Hills, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.5 miles.
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 255 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 367 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward Newburgh, White Plains
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newburgh, White Plains
8
42 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
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 34
Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
8
361.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 40m 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
366.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 48m 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
367 mi into trip
|
~7h 49m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.69 one way
$119.39 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $64.61 | $129.22 |
| premium | $4.87 | $70.37 | $140.73 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $78.13 | $156.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.07
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
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
$60
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.57 | $17.63 |
| Efficient EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.14 | $14.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.9 | 1 | $51.42 | $23.51 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Evening in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
5:55 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
9 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
7h 50m 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 81% of this 367.3-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 109.5 miles along NY 17. After the highway portions, you'll transition to surface roads, likely noticing a change in speed and exit frequency. Prepare for a significant amount of time on the interstate system.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.5 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 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 25 significant decision points across 367.3 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 7.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.2 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Heritage Hills, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh, Binghamton and Letchworth Park.
Newburgh
42 mi in
|
~56m
Binghamton
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Letchworth Park
301.9 mi in
|
~6h 12m
About the Cities
Starting in Heritage Hills, 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 7h 50m. Total distance: 367.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.35 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.2 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 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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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