Massachusetts → New York · Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike)
The drive from Boston, Massachusetts, to Buffalo, New York, covers about 758 km (471 miles) along Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike), with an estimated travel time of 7h 13m in normal traffic conditions. Boston is the New England capital and one of the oldest US cities, while Buffalo stands out as the western New York gateway to the Niagara Frontier and Lake Erie. Sales reps, consultants, real-estate agents and field service professionals who run this route regularly typically depart at sunrise to clear the urban congestion before rush hour and arrive in time for scheduled morning meetings. It also pays to scout two or three reliable fuel-and-rest stops along the way before departure. Assuming average fuel economy of about 26 mpg on regular unleaded, the trip burns roughly 68.9 liters (18.2 gallons), costing about $63.39 at typical pump prices. For mileage reimbursement, applying the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) of $0.43/km ($0.69/mile) yields a one-way payout of $325.94. Keep the trip log, business purpose, odometer readings, and exact route documented in your Clara receipt for IRS compliance and internal audit defensibility.