Origin
Palmyra, NY
Morning in Palmyra on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmyra, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
92.9 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmyra, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
Palmyra, NY to Buffalo, NY is 92.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, with a brief section on a major highway. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Palmyra, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70 mi | 1h 21m |
| Kensington Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Palmyra Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Pittsford-Palmyra Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Turk Hill Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| State Route 31 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Victor-Pittsford Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Church Street
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto NY 31
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on NY 31
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 31
4
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on NY 31
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pittsford-Palmyra Road
6
Continue on NY 31
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmyra Road
7
Turn left onto CR 50
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Turk Hill Road
8
Turn left onto NY 96
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Victor-Pittsford Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 90: New York State Thruway
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 490
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Eastern Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
12
Merge onto I 90
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 51W
Toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto NY 33
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Kensington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Oak Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Oak Street
428 ft
·
14 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn right onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto East Huron Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Huron Street
19
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Genesee Street
402 ft
·
11 sec
·
Genesee Street
21
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
391 ft
·
11 sec
·
Niagara Square
22
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 57-minute duration, you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you enter Buffalo. With only 92.9 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but a quick fuel top-off before leaving Palmyra is advisable, especially since the estimated fuel cost is only $15. The route's profile suggests you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so pay attention to local speed limits.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Palmyra, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Palmyra, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palmyra, NY
This is one driving day of about 92.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Palmyra, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 70 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Palmyra, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 92.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 90: New York State Thruway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 90: New York State Thruway
7
85 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m 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
91.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m 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
6
92.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn right onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
92.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.10 one way
$30.20 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| premium | $4.87 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.50
New York State Thruway
(70 mi)
$3.50
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
$15
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.75 | $4.46 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route includes about 10% highway, with the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway covering 70 miles. You'll transition from the Thruway onto Kensington Expressway and then Palmyra Road, indicating a shift to mostly surface roads. Be prepared for urban merging as you approach Buffalo, a common characteristic of routes ending in larger cities.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70 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 14.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 85 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Palmyra, NY
Full guide →Founded 1789
Palmyra is a village and surrounding town in the Finger Lakes region of New York. In the nineteenth century, it was a center for religious revivalism, but today it's one of the most-visited villages along the Erie Canal. Palmyra is the birthplace of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (also known as Mormonism) and claims to be the only community in the U.S. that has a four-corner intersection with a church at each one.
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 1h 57m. Total distance: 92.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.50 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 85 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buffalo, NY before heading back.
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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