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The drive from Niagara Parkway in Ontario, Canada across the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and southbound along I-190 into Buffalo, New York, ending at Porter Avenue, offers a unique blend of international transition, scenic river views, industrial zones, and glimpses into Western New York’s historic urban fabric. This portion of I-190 spans approximately 24 miles and takes about 30 to 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Crossing the Border: Niagara Parkway to I-190 South

Your journey begins as you head south on Niagara Parkway in Niagara Falls, Ontario, moving toward the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, one of the four major crossings between Ontario and Western New York. As you approach the bridge, you’ll pass Queenston Heights Park on your left, a historic site of the War of 1812, with panoramic views of the Niagara River Gorge.


After merging onto I-190 South, you drive along a section locally known as the Niagara Expressway. This part of the highway skirts the eastern edge of the Niagara Escarpment, with brief glimpses of the Lower Niagara River through trees and hills. The terrain here is slightly elevated and woodsy, especially in warmer months.

You pass Exit 25A (Route 104/Lewiston) and Exit 25B (Route 31), which connect to local routes leading into Lewiston and the Niagara University area. Soon, you’ll see signs for Exit 24, which leads to the Robert Moses Parkway (now Niagara Scenic Parkway) and Niagara Falls State Park, one of the oldest state parks in the country.

This is the gateway to downtown Niagara Falls, and you may notice tall hotels, casinos, and mist in the distance from the falls themselves. Although I-190 doesn’t bring you directly past the waterfalls, the proximity is striking. Past this exit, the road curves slightly and the landscape shifts toward a more urban industrial setting.
Section 2: Niagara Falls to Grand Island (Exits 22 to 20)

As you leave the heart of Niagara Falls, you pass through areas of light industry and residential neighborhoods. Exit 22 connects to Route 62 (Niagara Falls Blvd.), a busy commercial strip with restaurants and shopping centers.

Next comes Exit 21, which connects to Buffalo Avenue and the LaSalle Expressway, a spur leading to the riverfront and some aging industrial areas.

Soon after, you’ll approach the North Grand Island Bridge, a striking steel arch structure that carries I-190 across the Niagara River. As you drive across, the views of the river are dramatic—particularly to the west, where you may catch sight of distant mist from Niagara Falls.

The bridge leads onto Grand Island, a large suburban island in the middle of the Niagara River. I-190 bisects the island, and the scenery becomes greener and more residential.
Section 3: Grand Island to Tonawanda/Kenmore (Exits 19 to 15)

You continue across Grand Island with Exits 18 and 17 providing access to Whitehaven Road and Route 324 (Grand Island Blvd.), which serve the island’s quiet residential communities, golf courses, and small marinas.

You then cross the South Grand Island Bridge, another steel arch structure, returning to the mainland in the city of Tonawanda. Immediately after the bridge is Exit 16, which connects to Sheridan Drive and River Road, important east-west corridors in the Buffalo suburbs.

At this point, traffic usually picks up, and the expressway takes on a more urban feel. Industrial facilities line the edges of the highway, especially near Exit 15 (Kenmore Avenue), where you’re now entering Buffalo’s northern boundary.
Section 4: Buffalo City Proper – Riverside to Porter Avenue (Exits 14 to 9)

Once in Buffalo proper, I-190 becomes part of the city's legacy New York State Thruway system. This portion of the route runs parallel to the Niagara River, with scenic overlooks and access roads to Black Rock Canal Park and Unity Island.

At Exit 14 (Ontario Street) and Exit 13 (Austin Street), you’re in the Riverside and Black Rock neighborhoods, known for their historic industrial roots and now undergoing some residential revitalization.

As you near Exit 12 (Amherst Street), you’ll see the looming form of the Peace Bridge on your right—a major international crossing into Fort Erie, Ontario. Exit 12 provides access to Porter Avenue, your final destination on this journey.
End Point: Porter Avenue (Exit 9)

Porter Avenue marks the start of Buffalo’s historic West Side and Front Park neighborhoods. This area is rich in 19th-century architecture, cultural diversity, and views of Lake Erie. If you exit here, you’re only a few blocks from waterfront parks, the Buffalo Yacht Club, and the Peace Bridge itself.

This is also the entrance to Niagara Street, a historic thoroughfare that runs through Buffalo’s West Side, connecting to downtown Buffalo just a few minutes away. From here, I-190 continues south through downtown Buffalo toward the I-90 interchange.