Origin
Westhampton Beach, NY
Night in Westhampton Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 37m
Distance
452.8 mi
729 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westhampton Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Buffalo, NY
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This 464.6-mile journey from Westhampton Beach, NY, to Buffalo, NY, is estimated to take just under 8 hours of driving time. With a fuel cost projected around $76, it's a manageable one-day trip, though you might consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Beach Lane, Mill Road, and West Montauk Highway, with no highway driving involved. This suggests a more scenic, albeit potentially slower, travel experience as you navigate through New York State. Plan for at least two stops along the way to stretch your legs and refuel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
226.4 miles from Westhampton Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 68.2 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| Long Island Expressway | 41.4 mi | 55m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Aurora Expressway | 12.5 mi | 14m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westhampton Beach, NY and Buffalo, NY.
Start on Dune Road
Turn right onto Beach Lane
Continue on Mill Road
Enter roundabout onto Mill Road
Continue on Mill Road
Turn left onto CR 80
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 55
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 27
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 56
Turn right onto CR 16
Turn left onto Express Drive North
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CI
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Continue on I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Turn left onto CR 64
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Continue on US 20A
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 400
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 190
Take the exit
Continue on NY 5
Turn left onto NY 384
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
Arrive at destination
Given the 7-hour, 59-minute estimated duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 464.6-mile route, starting early in the morning is highly recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive effectively, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch. The projected fuel cost of $76 is a good baseline, but be sure to factor in potential price variations. Since this is a local road-focused drive with 0% highway share, pay close attention to GPS and signage, especially as you transition between the various local roads mentioned, like Beach Lane and Mill Road, to avoid getting sidetracked.
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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 100 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 226.4 miles or 4h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 226.4 miles or 4h 51m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Westhampton Beach, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westhampton Beach, NY
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Buffalo, NY
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
226 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYNight 1
226 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 226 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 226.4 miles from Westhampton Beach, 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.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 79.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$74.53 one way
$149.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $80.59 | $161.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $87.76 | $175.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $99.97 | $199.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.14
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
$75
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.8 | 1 | $47.54 | $21.73 |
| Efficient EV | 113.2 | 1 | $39.62 | $18.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 181.1 | 2 | $63.39 | $28.98 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Westhampton Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
49°F
Ramapo, NY
226 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 464.6-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Beach Lane, Mill Road, and West Montauk Highway, rather than cruising on major interstates. The absence of long highway stretches and a null value for the longest uninterrupted stretch indicates a continuous engagement with the road, requiring constant attention to turns and local traffic patterns. This type of drive offers a more intimate look at the landscape between Westhampton Beach and Buffalo, but it will likely be slower than a typical interstate journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in.
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 42 significant decision points across 452.8 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: at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westhampton Beach, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level and Njtp South: Hackensack - among others.
Kennedy Airport
Cross Island Parkway North
Bronx
New England
Upper Level
Njtp South: Hackensack
Hackensack
Letchworth Park
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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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