Trip from Lewisboro, NY to Buffalo, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 5m

Distance

374.5 mi

603 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 57m ★

6 AM

8h 6m

8 AM

8h 22m

10 AM

8h 11m

12 PM

8h 10m

3 PM

8h 12m

5 PM

8h 21m

8 PM

8h 1m

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

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Lewisboro, NY

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Buffalo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 374.5-mile drive from Lewisboro, NY to Buffalo, NY is a substantial journey, best tackled over two days to fully appreciate the experience. With an estimated driving time of 8 hours and 5 minutes, it's a significant commitment for a single day. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the drive on major roads like NY 17, I-86, and I-84, making for a generally efficient trip. Budget around $62 for fuel. This drive remains within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience across New York State.

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

187.3 miles from Lewisboro, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m 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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Shady Lane

148 ft · 7 sec · Shady Lane

Turn right onto NY 123

1.1 mi · 2 min · Smith Ridge Road

Turn right onto Spring Hill Lane

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Spring Hill Lane

Continue on West Lane

2.1 mi · 4 min · West Lane

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 35

174 ft · 5 sec · West Lane

Continue on CT 35

1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on CT 116

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Continue on CT 116

3.0 mi · 6 min · North Salem Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CT 116

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Salem Road

Continue on NY 116

1.1 mi · 1 min · Titicus Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 121

3.7 mi · 6 min · Peach Lake Road

Turn left onto US 6; US 202

1.1 mi · 1 min · Danbury Road

Toward Brewster

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 50 sec

Toward Newburgh, White Plains

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 9W Toward I 84 West: Newburgh

Merge onto I 84

34 mi · 40 min · I 84

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 34 Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto NY 17K

6.9 mi · 9 min · NY 17K

Turn slight left onto NY 17K

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 17K

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton

Merge onto NY 17

110 mi · 2 hr 17 min · NY 17

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

Given the 8-hour driving duration, splitting this 374.5-mile trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed pace. Aim to start early on your first day to maximize daylight hours and potentially get ahead of traffic. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 109.5 miles on NY 17, as services can sometimes be more spread out on these highways. A fuel cost estimate of $62 should help with budgeting.

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 187.3 miles from Lewisboro, NY, or about 4h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 82 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.3 miles or 4h 6m 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 187.3 miles or 4h 6m

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 6h 38m

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 Lewisboro, 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 Lewisboro, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Buffalo, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Lewisboro, 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 NY 17 for about 109.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Union, NY

187 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 Union, NY

Popular next leg

Union, NY to Buffalo, NY

166.2 mi · 3h 33m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Union, NY

187 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 187 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.3 miles from Lewisboro, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 187 miles or 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Visit website

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, NY

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162469080

Visit website

Buffalo Naval Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

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

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

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

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17168530084

Visit website

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.3 and 374.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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

66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the ramp toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Bingha...

368.4 mi into trip | ~7h 55m 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...

373.9 mi into trip | ~8h 3m 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

374.2 mi into trip | ~8h 4m in | NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.65 one way

$123.29 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$66.66	$133.32
premium	$4.92	$72.59	$145.17
diesel	$5.61	$82.68	$165.37

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

$62

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$192–$302

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	112.4	1	$39.32	$17.98
Efficient EV	93.6	1	$32.77	$14.98
EV Truck/SUV	149.8	1	$52.43	$23.97

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Lewisboro, NY

Morning in Lewisboro on Tuesday

Local time

7:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Morning in Buffalo on Tuesday

Local time

7:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Areas Of Fog

W 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

60°F

Union, NY

187 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.

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

13 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

8h 5m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 80% of the mileage on major interstates and parkways. You'll encounter some stretches on NY 17, which can offer a change of pace before transitioning to the faster speeds of I-86 and I-84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 109.5 miles on NY 17, so plan your breaks accordingly. While largely efficient, keep an eye on how the road character might shift as you progress westward across the state.

80% 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 49.3 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 374.5 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 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 368.4 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.

Between Lewisboro, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh, Binghamton and Letchworth Park.

Newburgh

49.3 mi in | ~1h 11m

Binghamton

66.4 mi in | ~1h 35m

Letchworth Park

309.1 mi in | ~6h 27m

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 109.5 miles on NY 17. 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 187 miles on day one.

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.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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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Trip from Lewisboro, NY to Buffalo, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Red E Charging Station

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

Buffalo Naval Park

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

Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum

Canalside

Veterans Park

Wilkeson Pointe

Oldest Tree In Buffalo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lewisboro, NY

Buffalo, NY

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Buffalo, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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