Origin
Holland, NY
Morning in Holland on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holland, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holland, NY
Peter Olexa
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 30-mile drive from Holland, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $5, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Aurora Expressway and Niagara Thruway, offering a straightforward journey. You'll be spending about 56% of your time on highways, making it a relatively efficient drive. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for activities at your destination. Both locations are situated within the Northeast region of the US.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Olean Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Niagara Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Aurora Expressway
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holland, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on CR 226
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Vermont Street
2
Turn right onto NY 16
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on NY 16
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Olean Road
4
Enter roundabout onto NY 16; NY 400
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Aurora Expressway
5
Continue on NY 16; NY 400
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Aurora Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
7
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
14
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
29.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 to 20 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this journey, with a significant 56% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on the Aurora Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. This section provides a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you transition, you'll also navigate sections of Olean Road, introducing a change of pace from the faster highway segments. The overall feel is one of efficient travel with brief interludes of local road driving.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Aurora Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30 miles you will encounter 8 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 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 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.
On the drive from Holland, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Niagara Falls along the way.
Niagara Falls
23.9 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
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 40m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 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.
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 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 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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