Origin
Jasper, NY
Afternoon in Jasper on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jasper, 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
2h 39m
Distance
109.4 mi
176 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
This 109.4-mile drive from Jasper, NY to Buffalo, NY is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate State Highway 36 and State Highway 78, with a portion on Main Street in Jasper. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $18. Given its relatively short duration and the mixed driving profile, it's a straightforward trip with no need to split it over multiple days. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State, making for a consistent travel experience.
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
54.7 miles from Jasper, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 20.2 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 36 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 78 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 39 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| East Main Street | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Strykersville Road | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 20.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on CR 71
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Route 71
2
Turn right onto NY 417
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 417
3
Continue on NY 36
12 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 36
4
Continue on NY 36
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn straight onto NY 36
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 36
6
Turn straight onto NY 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NY 36
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 36
8
Turn left onto NY 70
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 70
9
Continue on NY 70
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Main Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto NY 436
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Portage Street
11
Continue on NY 436
360 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto NY 436
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamilton Street
13
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 19A; NY 436
14
Turn left onto NY 436
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Denton Corners Road
15
Turn left onto NY 39
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 39
16
Continue on NY 39
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 39
17
Turn right onto NY 362
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Street
18
Continue on NY 362
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 362
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 78
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 78
20
Continue on NY 78; NY 98
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 78
21
Continue on NY 78
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on NY 78
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Strykersville Road
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 20A; NY 78
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Tree Road
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
25
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
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Aurora Expressway
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
27
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
32
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
34
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
For this 109.4-mile trip, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Buffalo without feeling rushed. With a total duration of under 3 hours, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without major road changes is 20.2 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $18 suggests it's an economical journey. Given the manageable distance, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.7 miles from Jasper, NY, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, NY
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Jasper, 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 Main Street for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from Jasper, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 417 / State Highway 417
Turn right onto NY 417 / State Highway 417
Navigation decision point
8
103.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m 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
108.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
109.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
109.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.01 one way
$36.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.57 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Afternoon in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
43°F
Hume, NY
55 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
26 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
2h 39m 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 drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. While you'll encounter some faster-paced highway sections, there are also stretches on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 20.2 miles on Main Street, indicating a more continuous, potentially less varied segment. The road character will likely shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 417 / State Highway 417.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 109.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (NY 417 / State Highway 417): Navigation decision point; at 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.8 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 Jasper, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Niagara Falls along the way.
Niagara Falls
103.3 mi in
|
~2h 29m
About the Cities
Starting in Jasper, NY
Full guide →Founded 1807
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 109.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Main Street. 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.
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: near the start (NY 417 / State Highway 417): Navigation decision point; at 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.8 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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