Driving Jacksonville, FL to Buffalo, NY: ~1,250 Miles, 18–20 Hours

The I-95 North → I-76 West → I-80 West → I-90 West (NY Thruway) corridor connects these two cities across the Eastern Seaboard and Appalachians.

Route & Mileage

• Distance: ~1,250 miles (2,010 km) via fastest interstate routing.
• Pure Drive Time: 18–20 hours (Google Maps / Waze typical).
• Realistic Trip: 2.5–3 days with sleep, meals, fuel, stretch breaks.

States Traversed (7)

1. Florida (Jacksonville → GA border: ~150 mi)
2. Georgia (Savannah → SC border: ~160 mi)
3. South Carolina (~200 mi)
4. North Carolina (~180 mi)
5. Virginia (~130 mi — I-95 through Richmond, or I-85 shortcut)
6. Pennsylvania (~300 mi — longest state; PA Turnpike / I-76 / I-80)
7. New York (~250 mi — I-90 Thruway across upstate to Buffalo)

Key Considerations

• Traffic Hotspots: DC/Baltimore (avoid by taking I-85/I-81 west? No, stay I-95/I-295/I-76), NYC (bypass via I-84/I-87/I-90 or I-80), Philly (I-76 Schuylkill Expressway).
• Tolls: DE, MD (bridges), PA Turnpike ($50+ cashless), NY Thruway ($20+). E-ZPass saves time/money.
• Weather: PA/NY mountains (Dec–Mar) = snow/ice risk; carry chains, check 511PA / 511NY.
• Scenic Alternative: I-81 through Shenandoah Valley (VA/WV) → I-76 / I-80 — more mountains, less traffic, similar time.

Classic East Coast corridor drive — plan overnight stops in Richmond VA, Harrisburg PA, or Syracuse NY.