Origin
Yorkshire, NY
Evening in Yorkshire on Saturday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkshire, 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
54m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkshire, NY
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Buffalo, NY
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Trip Overview
Yorkshire, NY to Buffalo, NY is 39.1 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Aurora Expressway and Olean Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a short trip that's easy to fit into an afternoon. Plan for a straightforward drive that gets you to your destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Expressway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Olean Road | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New York State Thruway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 16 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| State Route 39 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Niagara Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Aurora Expressway
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkshire, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on NY 39
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 39
2
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Olean Road
3
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
State Highway 16
4
Continue on NY 16
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Olean Road
5
Continue on NY 16
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on NY 16
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Olean Road
7
Enter roundabout onto NY 16; NY 400
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Aurora Expressway
8
Continue on NY 16; NY 400
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Aurora Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
10
Merge onto I 90
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 190 North: Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
17
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Yorkshire, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 16; NY 39 / Olean Road
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39 / Olean Road
Navigation decision point
8
33 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.71 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.87 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
2 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
54m 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?
About 45% of this 39.1-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous highway stretch being 16.8 miles on the Aurora Expressway. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Olean Road and the Niagara Thruway. Be prepared for the shift from higher-speed cruising to potentially more varied traffic patterns as you approach Buffalo.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Aurora Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NY 16; NY 39 / Olean Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (NY 16; NY 39 / Olean Road): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 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 Yorkshire, NY to Buffalo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Niagara Falls along the way.
Niagara Falls
33 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Starting in Yorkshire, NY
Full guide →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 54m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Aurora Expressway. 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.
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 0.3 miles (NY 16; NY 39 / Olean Road): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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