Find E85 flex fuel stations throughout New York. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
E85 is available in major areas. Check station locations before heading out.
New York offers 80 E85 stations, making it a moderate E85 market for such a large population state. Coverage concentrates heavily on Long Island and the Hudson Valley, with western New York near Buffalo providing secondary access.
New York hosts the Northeast's only large-scale ethanol plant: Western New York Energy (WNYE) in Medina. This 60-million-gallon-per-year facility benefits from low-carbon hydroelectric power from Niagara Falls and recently celebrated its one-billion-gallon production milestone.
WNYE in Medina purchases 20 million bushels of corn annually and has produced over 1 billion gallons since opening in 2007.
New York provides a $0.15/gallon tax credit for in-state ethanol production and offers E85 sales tax exemption. The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit covers 50% of infrastructure costs. NYSERDA's 2025 plan allocates $24.5 million over three years for low-carbon alternative fuels.
Long Island has the strongest coverage with stations in Baldwin, Commack, Massapequa, Huntington, and Farmingdale. The Hudson Valley including Newburgh, Fishkill, and Croton-on-Hudson offers good options. The Albany Capital District has 3 stations. Buffalo area coverage includes Cheektowaga, Clarence, and Lancaster.
New York City's five boroughs have minimal E85 access. The Adirondacks have zero coverage. Syracuse and Central New York are poorly served. The I-90 Thruway between Albany and Buffalo offers limited E85 options.
State contract pricing shows E85 at approximately $2.00/gallon versus regular at $2.36-$2.46/gallon, creating roughly a 15-18% discount.
Western New York residents should consider Pennsylvania's 222 stations for easy access. Long Island drivers have the best in-state experience. If traveling the Thruway, top off in Albany or Buffalo.
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State contract pricing shows E85 at approximately $2.00/gallon versus regular at $2.36-$2.46/gallon, creating roughly a 15-18% discount. Across New York's 80 public E85 stations, actual savings vary by retailer and regional transport costs. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating cost per mile.
Only factory-certified flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) should run E85. Check your New York vehicle for a yellow fuel cap, a "Flex Fuel" badge, an E85 sticker inside the fuel door, or confirm via the owner's manual or VIN decoder. Using E85 in a non-FFV can damage fuel lines, injectors, and seals — see our full FFV identification guide.
Long Island has the strongest coverage with stations in Baldwin, Commack, Massapequa, Huntington, and Farmingdale. The Hudson Valley including Newburgh, Fishkill, and Croton-on-Hudson offers good options. The Albany Capital District has 3 stations. Buffalo area coverage includes Cheektowaga, Clarence, and Lancaster. For live station data, scroll up to the interactive map or plan a route through New York.
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