Pennsylvania → New York · Interstate 376 / Interstate 79
The night-time return from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Buffalo, New York, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 348 km (216 miles) of Interstate 376 / Interstate 79 and the 4h 13m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $29.07 for the 31.6 liters (8.3 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $149.64 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.