Trip from Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 50m

Distance

421.9 mi

679 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 42m ★

6 AM

8h 50m

8 AM

9h 6m

10 AM

8h 56m

12 PM

8h 54m

3 PM

8h 57m

5 PM

9h 5m

8 PM

8h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Kings Park, NY to Buffalo, NY is 421.9 miles and takes about 8h 50m via I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $69 and an overnight recommendation. This highway-focused trip covers 421.9 miles primarily within New York State, moving from the Northeast region towards its western edge. Expect a fairly direct journey, with about 65% of the drive on highways. Given the 8h 50m estimated duration, this route is best enjoyed over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to appreciate the travel experience. It's a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground efficiently.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210.9 miles from Kings Park, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
Christopher Columbus Highway	68.2 mi	1h 20m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
Genesee Expressway	32.9 mi	37m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Long Island Expressway	24.8 mi	33m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
Aurora Expressway	12.5 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park, NY and Buffalo, NY.

Start on NY 25A

92 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto CR 11

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pulaski Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward SM South: Bay Shore

Merge onto SM

4.8 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

Continue on SA

0.8 mi · 49 sec · Sagtikos State Parkway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit S1W Toward I 495 West: New York Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 495 West: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto LIE North Service Road

0.4 mi · 33 sec · LIE North Service Road

Turn straight onto North Service Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Service Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 495 West: New York

Merge onto I 495

25 mi · 33 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto NY 400

13 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 90 East: Buffalo

Merge onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 53 Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 190

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 7 Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NY 5

521 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Niagara Square

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

With an estimated drive time of 8 hours and 50 minutes, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue and make the most of your journey. Aim to depart Kings Park in the morning to cover roughly half the distance on your first day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 100 miles on I 86, where services might be less frequent. Planning your overnight stop in advance will ensure a smoother transition to your second day of driving. Consider a break around the halfway point to refuel and stretch your legs.

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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 210.9 miles from Kings Park, NY, or about 4h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 93 miles or 2h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 210.9 miles or 4h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 210.9 miles or 4h 22m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kings Park, 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.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kings Park, NY

Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Buffalo, NY

Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Kings Park, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

211 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Vestal, NY

Popular next leg

Vestal, NY to Buffalo, NY

190 mi · 4h 4m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

211 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 211 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210.9 miles from Kings Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 211 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Queens, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 30.1

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Little Neck, New York

1.7 mi

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

2.4 mi

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 30.1

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 30.1

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.3

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 60.3

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 30.1

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 60.3

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15512248072

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 60.3

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.3

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 241.1

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 301.3

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 421.9

Buffalo, NY

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162469080

Visit website

Buffalo Naval Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 421.9

Buffalo, NY

Hours: Closed

+17168471773

Visit website

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 421.9

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17166555131

Visit website

Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 421.9

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17168530084

Visit website

5 of 36

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 West: New York

32.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

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 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...

32.6 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...

36 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

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 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...

48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

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. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.45 one way

$138.89 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$75.09	$150.19
premium	$4.92	$81.77	$163.54
diesel	$5.61	$93.15	$186.30

Estimated Tolls: $23.14

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$69

Tolls

$23

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$223–$333

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	126.6	1	$44.30	$20.25
Efficient EV	105.5	1	$36.92	$16.88
EV Truck/SUV	168.8	2	$59.07	$27.00

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

49 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Kings Park, NY

Evening in Kings Park on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Evening in Buffalo on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

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

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

17 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

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 43.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 65% of your journey taking place on major interstates. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 100-mile segment on I 86. While the profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, be prepared for transitions as you navigate between I 86, Christopher Columbus Highway, and I 81. This means you'll likely encounter varying speed limits and traffic conditions as you move between these main arteries. The drive offers a consistent pace for much of the way, making it suitable for steady progress.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 36 significant decision points across 421.9 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 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Kings Park, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level and Njtp South: Hackensack - among others.

Kennedy Airport

32.4 mi in | ~43m

Cross Island Parkway North

32.6 mi in | ~44m

Bronx

36 mi in | ~49m

New England

36 mi in | ~49m

Upper Level

45.7 mi in | ~1h 3m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

48.2 mi in | ~1h 7m

Hackensack

50.8 mi in | ~1h 11m

Letchworth Park

356.5 mi in | ~7h 12m

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 211 miles on day one.

Expect about $23.14 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 — we found about 38 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 38 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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