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Trip from New City, 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

7h 26m

Distance

353.7 mi

569 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 16m ★
6 AM
7h 26m
8 AM
7h 47m
10 AM
7h 33m
12 PM
7h 31m
3 PM
7h 34m
5 PM
7h 46m
8 PM
7h 20m

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

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census designated place in the town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York, United States

New City, NY

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Downtown Buffalo, NY, NY

Buffalo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 353.7-mile journey from New City, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 7 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. It's a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route on major roads, making it an efficient way to cover ground across New York State. You'll be spending most of your time on Long Mountain Parkway and I-86. With a fuel cost estimated at $58 and two planned stops, this trip is designed for a single, manageable day. The Northeast regions of both your origin and destination offer a consistent travel experience.

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

176.8 miles from New City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 15m
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
Genesee Expressway 32.9 mi 37m
Aurora Expressway 12.5 mi 14m
Palisades Interstate Parkway 11.6 mi 12m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Big Tree Road 10.5 mi 15m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 29

193 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto CR 80

1.8 mi · 4 min · New Hempstead Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

12 mi · 12 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
6

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
7

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
12

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
13

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
14

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
15

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
16

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
17

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street
18

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
19

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
20

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
21

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
22

Merge onto NY 400

13 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
24

Merge onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
25

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Continue on I 190

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 7 Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on NY 5

521 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
29

Turn left onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
30

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Niagara Square
31

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 26-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from New City, NY, to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With 84% of the route on highways, you can cover significant distance between your two planned stops. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $58, and the longest stretch without a major change in road is over 100 miles. Planning your fuel stops around the 107.6-mile mark on Long Mountain Parkway could be a good strategy.

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 176.8 miles from New City, NY, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 78 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.8 miles or 3h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 58m

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 New City, 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 New City, NY

This is one driving day of about 353.7 miles and 7h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from New City, 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

177 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.

Popular next leg

Union, NY to Buffalo, NY

166.2 mi · 3h 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.8 miles from New City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

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

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, New York

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.3

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.8

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.3

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Primavera Cafe & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Monsey, New York

Hours: Closed

+18452019000

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.8

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 176.8

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 151.6

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 277.9

Dansville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.8

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.3

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 252.6

Bath, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.3

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

PISO EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 252.6

Bath, New York

+18332172197

Visit website

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 353.7

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 353.7

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 353.7

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 353.7

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17168530084

Visit website

Canalside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 353.7

Buffalo, New York

+17164408919

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 353.7

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10:30 pm

+17168471773

Visit website

Wilkeson Pointe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 353.7

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+17164367100

Visit website

Oldest Tree In Buffalo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 353.7

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 353.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
13.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
8
347.6 mi into trip | ~7h 16m 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
353 mi into trip | ~7h 24m 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
353.3 mi into trip | ~7h 25m in | NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.22 one way

$116.44 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $62.96 $125.91
premium $4.92 $68.55 $137.11
diesel $5.61 $78.09 $156.19

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

$58

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.1 1 $37.14 $16.98
Efficient EV 88.4 1 $30.95 $14.15
EV Truck/SUV 141.5 1 $49.52 $22.64

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 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

New City, NY

Late night in New City on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Clear

SE 2 to 9 mph 0% 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

53°F

Union, NY

177 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

7 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

7h 26m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free
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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 353.7-mile trip, with 84% of your travel on major roads like I-86 and NY 17. This means you'll experience consistent speeds for long stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While primarily highway, the route's character remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficiency over varied terrain.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 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 18 significant decision points across 353.7 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.6 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.

On the drive from New City, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

Letchworth Park

288.3 mi in | ~5h 48m

About the Cities

Starting in New City, NY

Full guide →

New City is the county seat and largest city in Rockland County, New York.

Arriving in Buffalo, NY

Full guide →

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.

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 26m. Total distance: 353.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. 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.

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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.9 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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