I know Michigan is a long way away from upstart [sic] NY, but.

Quickest, and shortest way from Buffalo to Lansing is straight across Ontario, Canada! So I get to cross into and out of Canada on my way there and back. Get to go through customs a grand total of four times! Don't know how it will be for you two, if you will take the southern route round Lake Erie, but for me, it's through the home of the Gold Medal Canadians!