Origin
Town of Aurora, NY
Morning in Town of Aurora on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Town of Aurora, NY to Brighton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Town of Aurora, NY
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Brighton, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Aurora to Brighton, this 29.6-mile excursion is a straightforward local transit that takes approximately 37 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so brief, you can easily manage this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your fuel costs will be minimal, estimated at just $5 for the entire journey. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this route functions best as a quick connection between these two New York locations. It is an efficient path that avoids major highways entirely, making it a reliable option for those who prefer staying on local roads. Keep this itinerary in your back pocket when you need a simple, no-fuss commute between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| New York State Thruway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Bowen Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Maple Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Brighton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Aurora Expressway
— 8.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Aurora, NY and Brighton, NY.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sweet Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sweet Road
3
Turn right onto CR 47
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mill Road
4
Continue on US 20A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamburg Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 16; NY 78
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buffalo Road
6
Continue on NY 16; NY 78
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Road
7
Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bowen Road
8
Turn left onto Jamison Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jamison Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto NY 400
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Aurora Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
12
Merge onto I 90
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 5B
Toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto NY 263
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Millersport Highway
17
Turn left onto Flint Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Flint Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Maple Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Brighton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brighton Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
Brighton Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
7
25 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Flint Road
Turn left onto Flint Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Maple Road
Turn left onto Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
New York State Thruway
(6.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Brighton, NY
Morning in Brighton on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
42m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you traverse this 29.6-mile path, which relies exclusively on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your pace will be dictated by the curves of Sweet Road, Mill Road, and Hamburg Street. This route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you navigate the frequent transitions between these local passages. The lack of highway segments gives the drive a grounded, intimate feel that contrasts sharply with the typical interstate grind. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the road's personality is defined by its constant shifts rather than long, monotonous miles.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Aurora Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Aurora Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.34 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 Brighton, 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 2.6 miles (NY 16; NY 78 / Buffalo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brighton, 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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