Origin
Woodrow, NY
Morning in Woodrow on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodrow, NY to Buffalo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h
Distance
378.9 mi
610 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
★
6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodrow, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Woodrow to Buffalo, this 378.9-mile drive across New York will take approximately 8 hours. It's a highway-focused route, with 72% of the drive on interstates, making it a solid choice for a two-day trip rather than a single, long day. You'll likely spend around $62 on fuel, and the route is designed with 2 planned stops. This trip offers a straightforward transit through the Northeast region, connecting two points within the same state. Consider breaking this drive up to make the most of your travel time.
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
189.4 miles from Woodrow, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| I 81 | 58.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| Genesee Expressway | 32.9 mi | 37m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 27.2 mi | 32m |
| I 287 | 22 mi | 25m |
| US 202 | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodrow, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Huguenot Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Huguenot Avenue
2
Turn right onto Drumgoole Road West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Drumgoole Road West
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward NY 440: West Shore Expressway, Outerbridge Crossing, New Jersey, Truck Route
4
Merge onto KWV
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NY 440
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 287
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 202; US 206
18 mi
·
28 min
·
US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 206
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
11
Merge onto I 80; US 206
27 mi
·
32 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
15
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
20
Turn left onto NY 36
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
21
Continue on NY 36
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on NY 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
23
Turn left onto CR 64
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
24
Continue on US 20A
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Leicester Road
25
Continue on US 20A
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East Buffalo Street
26
Continue on US 20A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
27
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
28
Continue on US 20A
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
30
Merge onto NY 400
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Aurora Expressway
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
32
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
33
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
36
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
37
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
39
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $62 and 2 recommended stops, pacing yourself is key. Given the 378.9-mile distance, splitting the trip over two days is advisable; aim for roughly 190 miles each day. A good midpoint would allow you to rest and refuel comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 100-mile stretch on I 86, as services can be more spaced out on longer highway segments.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.4 miles from Woodrow, NY, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.
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 83 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.4 miles or 3h 58m 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 189.4 miles or 3h 58m
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 6h 33m
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 Woodrow, 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.
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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 Woodrow, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Buffalo, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Woodrow, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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
Overnight candidate
189 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 Cortland, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cortland, NY after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.4 miles from Woodrow, 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 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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 245 decision points cluster between mile 26.5 and 378.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
8
372.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 50m 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
378.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 58m 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
378.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 59m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.37 one way
$124.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.44 | $134.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.44 | $146.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.66 | $167.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.31
Outerbridge Crossing
$16.00
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.78 | $18.19 |
| Efficient EV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.6 | 1 | $53.05 | $24.25 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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
Morning in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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.
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily into its highway profile, with a significant 72% of the 378.9 miles being on main roads like I 86, I 81, and the Genesee Expressway. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including one that spans 100 miles on I 86. While primarily a fast-paced interstate experience, the route does offer a change of pace as you progress. The character is one of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 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 around 26.5 miles in near I 287.
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 24 significant decision points across 378.9 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 26.5 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 372.8 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.
Between Woodrow, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Netcong, Newton and Letchworth Park.
Netcong
30.9 mi in
|
~40m
Newton
49.1 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via US 206
Letchworth Park
313.5 mi in
|
~6h 22m
About the Cities
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).
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.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.31 in tolls one way, starting with Outerbridge Crossing. 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 26.5 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 372.8 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 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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