Origin
Keene, NY
Evening in Keene on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, 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 14m
Distance
337.9 mi
544 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 4m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 36m
10 AM
7h 22m
12 PM
7h 20m
3 PM
7h 23m
5 PM
7h 35m
8 PM
7h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keene, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Buffalo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Keene, NY to Buffalo, NY is 337.9 miles and takes about 7h 14m via New York State Thruway, Adirondack Northway, and State Highway 8, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's manageable in a single day, offering a good mix of highway cruising and surface road travel. Plan for about 7 hours of actual driving time, plus any stops you decide to make along the way.
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
168.9 miles from Keene, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 168.4 mi | 3h 15m |
| State Highway 8 | 63.7 mi | 1h 29m |
| Adirondack Northway | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 365 | 22.3 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 73 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| NY 365 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Adirondack Trail | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| US 9 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 168.4 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on NY 9N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
2
Continue on NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
3
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South
5
Merge onto I 87
25 mi
·
29 min
·
Adirondack Northway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 26
Toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
7
Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stone Bridge Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 9
9
Turn right onto NY 8
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 8
10
Continue on NY 8
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 8
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 8; NY 30
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Adirondack Trail
12
Turn sharp left onto NY 8
35 mi
·
48 min
·
State Highway 8
13
Turn right onto NY 365
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 365
14
Continue on NY 365
381 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mappa Avenue
15
Turn right onto NY 365
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 365
16
Continue on NY 365
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on NY 365
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 365
18
Continue on NY 365
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Floyd Road
19
Continue on NY 365
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
20
Continue on NY 365
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dominick Street
21
Take the exit onto NY 365
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 365
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Use the left lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
24
Merge onto I 90
168 mi
·
3 hr 15 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
29
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
30
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
31
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
33
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
34
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
For this 7h 14m drive, departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Buffalo comfortably. With only 2 recommended stops, you can be strategic about when and where you pull over. Consider making your stops around the halfway point or when you transition from the New York State Thruway to State Highway 8. The fuel cost is estimated at $55, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Keene, as fuel stops might be less frequent once you're on the longer highway stretches. Since this is a one-day trip, flexibility with your schedule is key.
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 168.9 miles from Keene, NY, or about 3h 55m 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 74 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 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 1m
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 Keene, 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.
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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 Keene, NY
This is one driving day of about 337.9 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Keene, 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 New York State Thruway for about 168.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from Keene, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 41.2 and 337.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26
Toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
7
149.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m 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.
7
330 mi into trip
|
~7h 2m 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
336.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 11m 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
337.6 mi into trip
|
~7h 13m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.92 one way
$109.83 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $59.44 | $118.88 |
| premium | $4.87 | $64.73 | $129.47 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $71.88 | $143.75 |
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
$55
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
| Efficient EV | 84.5 | 0 | $29.57 | $13.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.2 | 1 | $47.31 | $21.63 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Remsen, NY
169 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
2 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 14m 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 spend about 37% of this 337.9-mile trip on the highway. The longest continuous stretch of highway driving is 168.4 miles on the New York State Thruway. After this, you'll transition to State Highway 8 and the Adirondack Northway, which offer a more mixed highway and surface road experience. Expect to notice more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you move away from the main thruway.
37% 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: 168.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 337.9 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 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.6 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 330 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Keene, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Minerva along the way.
Minerva
41.2 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Keene, NY
Full guide →The tiny Adirondack town of Keene or Keene Valley, with a population of only 1,100, provides an array of services for campers and travelers, including food, lodging, and outdoor equipment. Keene thrives as a tourist and summer community. Many full-time residents, and most seasonal residents, take a strong interest in the surrounding valley and nearby Adirondack Park, with its great natural environment.
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 14m. Total distance: 337.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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 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 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.6 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 330 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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