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Trip from Munsons Corners, 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

3h 31m

Distance

162.9 mi

262 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

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Downtown Munsons Corners, NY, NY

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Trip Overview

This 162.6-mile journey from Munsons Corners, NY, to Buffalo, NY, will take you approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, this route bypasses major highways, focusing instead on local roads like Fairview Drive, Highland Road, and Hoy Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $26, it's an economical option for a day excursion. The drive offers a more intimate, turn-heavy experience, allowing you to connect with the local landscape as you travel within the Northeast region. You'll find it's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.

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

81.5 miles from Munsons Corners, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 100.8 mi 1h 57m
West Lake Road 14.9 mi 20m
Chase Street 9.8 mi 11m
State Highway 90 9.2 mi 16m
Kensington Expressway 6.4 mi 8m
NY 318 4.1 mi 7m
Kinney Gulf Road 3.3 mi 4m
State Highway 38 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 100.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on McLean Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · McLean Road
2

Turn right onto Fairview Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fairview Drive
3

Continue on Highland Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highland Road
4

Turn right onto Hoy Road

281 ft · 10 sec · Hoy Road
5

Turn left onto Kinney Gulf Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Kinney Gulf Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto NY 90

9.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 90
7

Turn right onto NY 38

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Continue on NY 38

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 38
9

Continue on NY 38

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
10

Turn left onto NY 38

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Cayuga Street
11

Continue on NY 38

15 mi · 20 min · West Lake Road
12

Enter roundabout onto NY 38

0.1 mi · 11 sec · White Bridge Road
13

Continue on NY 38

193 ft · 3 sec · White Bridge Road
14

Continue on NY 38

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
15

At end of road, turn left onto NY 38

0.6 mi · 1 min · Swift Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto NY 34; NY 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Street
17

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
19

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
20

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
21

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
23

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Merge onto I 90

101 mi · 1 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 51W Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
27

Merge onto NY 33

6.4 mi · 8 min · Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward Oak Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on Oak Street

428 ft · 14 sec · Oak Street
30

Turn right onto Genesee Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
31

Turn right onto East Huron Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · East Huron Street
32

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right onto Genesee Street

402 ft · 11 sec · Genesee Street
34

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

391 ft · 11 sec · Niagara Square
35

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

Given this route's 2-hour and 56-minute duration and its focus on local roads, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Aim to depart Munsons Corners in the morning to allow for flexibility and avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you approach Buffalo. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks and fuel needs, keeping the estimated $26 fuel cost in mind. Pay close attention to posted speed limits and local signage, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive requires constant awareness. A key tip for this route is to ensure your GPS or navigation app is up-to-date to accurately guide you through the numerous turns on Fairview Drive, Highland Road, and Hoy Road.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.5 miles from Munsons Corners, NY, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 36 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.5 miles or 1h 54m 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 54m

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 Munsons Corners, 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 Munsons Corners, NY

This is one driving day of about 162.9 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Munsons Corners, 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 New York State Thruway for about 100.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Cayuga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Auburn, NY

81 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

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Victor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.5 miles from Munsons Corners, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 miles.

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.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Phelps, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Canalside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Buffalo, New York

+17164408919

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10:30 pm

+17168471773

Visit website

Wilkeson Pointe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+17164367100

Visit website

Ward O'Hara Agricultural

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13152527644

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 53.5 and 162.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
53.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
155 mi into trip | ~3h 19m 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
161.8 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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
162.6 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | Franklin Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.81 one way

$53.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $28.99 $57.99
premium $4.92 $31.57 $63.15
diesel $5.61 $35.97 $71.93

Estimated Tolls: $5.04

New York State Thruway (100.8 mi) $5.04

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

$27

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.9 0 $17.10 $7.82
Efficient EV 40.7 0 $14.25 $6.52
EV Truck/SUV 65.2 0 $22.81 $10.43

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Munsons Corners, NY

Morning in Munsons Corners on Tuesday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Morning in Buffalo on Tuesday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 85% chance Live forecast

60°F

Auburn, NY

81 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

3h 31m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 33.7
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 50.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 162.6-mile trip, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Fairview Drive, Highland Road, and Hoy Road, without any significant stretches on faster, limited-access highways. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a constant need for attention to turns and local traffic patterns. This character makes for a more engaged driving experience, where the road itself dictates the pace and requires active navigation throughout the 2-hour and 56-minute duration.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.8 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.5 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 24 significant decision points across 162.9 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 53.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 53.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 31m. Total distance: 162.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.04 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 53.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Buffalo, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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