How far is Buffalo, NY from Boonville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Boonville, NY is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
212.57 mi
04h 22m
Flight
183.12 mi
294.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.12 mi
Kilometers
294.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.57 mi
Kilometers
342.1 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Boonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thompson
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
106.1 mi
02h 11m
To Boonville
106.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Boonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Boonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Court Street

    809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Square

    114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

    972 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Kensington Expressway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

    1644 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    168.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    550 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Black River Boulevard South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Black River Boulevard South

  16. 16

    Continue on North James Street

    841 ft · 16 sec · North James Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ridge Mills Road

    2795 ft · 47 sec · Ridge Mills Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Rome-Westernville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rome-Westernville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 46

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46

  20. 20

    Continue on Townline Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Townline Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Town Line Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Town Line Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 46

    15.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 46

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Post Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Post Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Schuyler Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Schuyler Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schuyler Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Boonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
169 mi · 79%
State Highway 46
16.3 mi · 8%
NY 365
11.2 mi · 5%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
Rome-Westernville Road
2.39 mi · 1%
Black River Boulevard South
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

169 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
183.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
02h 11m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Boonville?

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Buffalo and 106.5 miles from Boonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Boonville.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

55 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

61 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

67 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 183.12 mi (294.71 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Boonville

#2 Boonville

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States

Population2,475
Coordinates43.4836800, -75.3365600
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Boonville (-75.33656, 43.48368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.39 L · about $30.07
Round trip
$60.14
15 gal · 56.78 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $30.07 $60.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.61 $67.22
Premium $4.86 $36.46 $72.91
Diesel $4.69 $35.21 $70.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Boonville. The current time is 00:04:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.