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Trip from Ossining, 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 36m

Distance

357.7 mi

576 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 27m ★
6 AM
7h 37m
8 AM
7h 57m
10 AM
7h 44m
12 PM
7h 42m
3 PM
7h 45m
5 PM
7h 56m
8 PM
7h 31m

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

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town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Ossining, NY

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Buffalo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 357.7-mile drive from Ossining, NY, to Buffalo, NY, will take approximately 7 hours and 36 minutes of pure driving time. It's a substantial journey through New York State, making it a feasible, though long, day trip for many. With a fuel cost estimated at $59, it's an economical way to cover the distance. The route is primarily highway-focused, designed for efficient travel between these two points in the Northeast region. You'll be on the road for a significant portion of the day, so plan accordingly.

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

178.9 miles from Ossining, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 14m
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
NY 17 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
US 9 9.2 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 133

51 ft · 9 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto US 9

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue
3

Take the ramp onto US 9

9.2 mi · 13 min · US 9
4

Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 6; US 9; US 202
5

Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road

128 ft · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
6

Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202

319 ft · 7 sec · US 6; US 202
8

Enter roundabout onto US 6

295 ft · 4 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
9

Continue on US 6

2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 6
Exit 18 Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
11

Enter roundabout onto US 6

177 ft · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
12

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
17

Turn left onto NY 36

4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
18

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
19

Continue on NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
20

Turn left onto CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
21

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Leicester Road
22

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · East Buffalo Street
23

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
24

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
25

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
26

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
27

Merge onto NY 400

13 mi · 14 min · Aurora Expressway
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
29

Merge onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
30

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 53 Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 190

4.9 mi · 6 min · Niagara Thruway
32

Take the exit

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

Continue on NY 5

521 ft · 21 sec · Church Street
34

Turn left onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
35

Enter roundabout onto NY 384

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Niagara Square
36

Arrive at destination

NY 384

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 36-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Ossining to maximize daylight. With only 2 recommended stops, you can be strategic about where you refuel or take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, to avoid any unexpected delays. Since this is a single-day drive, packing snacks and drinks can help minimize the need for extra stops. This route is designed for efficiency, so focus on staying alert and enjoying the journey across New York.

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 178.9 miles from Ossining, NY, or about 3h 47m 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 79 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 178.9 miles or 3h 47m 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 9m

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 Ossining, 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 Ossining, NY

This is one driving day of about 357.7 miles and 7h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Ossining, 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

179 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 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.9 miles from Ossining, 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 Coffee Stop

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.9

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.9

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 178.9

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 255.5

Bath, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 281.1

Dansville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.6

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

PISO EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 255.5

Bath, New York

+18332172197

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Buffalo Double Decker Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 357.7

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 357.7

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 357.7

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 357.7

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 357.7

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 357.7

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 357.7

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 357.7

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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 357.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
17.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive,...
6
292.3 mi into trip | ~5h 59m in

Take the exit toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

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

Exit 6 Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
8
351.6 mi into trip | ~7h 27m 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
357 mi into trip | ~7h 34m 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
357.4 mi into trip | ~7h 35m in | NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.88 one way

$117.76 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $63.67 $127.34
premium $4.92 $69.33 $138.66
diesel $5.61 $78.98 $157.95

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

$59

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: 125.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.3 1 $37.56 $17.17
Efficient EV 89.4 1 $31.30 $14.31
EV Truck/SUV 143.1 1 $50.08 $22.89

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 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 14, 2026

Origin

Ossining, NY

Late night in Ossining on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buffalo, NY

Late night in Buffalo on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 15 mph 90% chance Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

179 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 36m 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.

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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
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...

25 mi from route ~62 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 experience for 84% of this 357.7-mile trip. You'll spend the majority of your time on major arteries like Long Mountain Parkway and I-86, with some sections of NY 17 mixed in. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a good period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route geared towards covering ground efficiently rather than winding through small towns or over mountain passes. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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?

8/10

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 17.8 miles in near US 6.

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 20 significant decision points across 357.7 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 17.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 292.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 351.6 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 Ossining, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.

Letchworth Park

292.3 mi in | ~5h 59m

About the Cities

Starting in Ossining, NY

Full guide →

Ossining is the name of both a village and a town in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.

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 36m. Total distance: 357.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 36m 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 17.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 292.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 351.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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