Origin
Port Jervis, NY
Night in Port Jervis on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Jervis, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
313.8 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 17m
★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Jervis, NY
Mel Audelo
Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
Port Jervis to Buffalo is 313.8 miles and takes about 6h 29m via I 86, I 81, and I 84, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. It's a predominantly highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. You'll find it a practical way to cover a significant distance across the state without much complication.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.9 miles from Port Jervis, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 84 | 55.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| 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 |
| Leicester Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,231 veh/hr typical · worst 1,475
Quietest
2 AM
~120 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 32 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jervis, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on US 6
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Slate Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
6
Merge onto I 84
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 84
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
11
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
12
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
14
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
15
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
16
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
17
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
18
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
19
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
21
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
23
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
28
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
30
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 29m estimated drive time, leaving Port Jervis in the morning should allow you to reach Buffalo before evening. The route is manageable in one day, so you have flexibility in when you stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 100-mile stretch on I 86, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.9 miles from Port Jervis, NY, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 69 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.9 miles or 3h 5m 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 7m
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 Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis, NY
This is one driving day of about 313.8 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Port Jervis, 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 I 86 for about 100 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.9 miles from Port Jervis, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 313.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
248.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 51m 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
307.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 19m 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
313.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 27m 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
313.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 28m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.00 one way
$102.00 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $55.20 | $110.40 |
| premium | $4.87 | $60.12 | $120.23 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $66.75 | $133.50 |
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
$51
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.95 | $15.06 |
| Efficient EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.46 | $12.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.93 | $20.08 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Buffalo, NY
Night in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Covert, NY
157 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
20 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
6h 29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 82% of the 313.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 100 miles on I 86, offering a chance for steady cruising. The remaining portion will involve surface roads, likely with more frequent exits and varying speed limits. Expect to notice a consistent flow of traffic typical of interstate travel for most of the drive.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 209 / Pike Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 313.8 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: near the start (US 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 248.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 307.7 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.
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 Port Jervis, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
Letchworth Park
248.4 mi in
|
~4h 51m
About the Cities
Starting in Port Jervis, NY
Full guide →Founded 1690
Port Jervis is a village with about 8,800 inhabitants in Orange County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Port Jervis station — former Erie Railroad station
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 6h 29m. Total distance: 313.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 248.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 307.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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