How far is Buffalo, NY from Hadley, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hadley, NY is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Hadley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Hadley.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
210.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 29
60 m · 6 sec · State Route 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1126 ft · 24 sec · North East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 29
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 29
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Turn left onto County Highway 155
1 km · 1 min · County Highway 155
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
876 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 30
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Continue on County Highway 155
1.1 km · 1 min · County Highway 155
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Continue on West Main Street
2357 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1267 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North Street
2051 ft · 58 sec · North Street
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on South Shore Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Shore Road
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Continue on South Shore Road
10.4 mi · 17 min · South Shore Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Shore Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Shore Road
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Turn slight right onto Mount Anthony Road
136 m · 8 sec · Mount Anthony Road
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Continue on Antone Road
155 m · 8 sec · Antone Road
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Continue on Antone Mt Road
1961 ft · 31 sec · Antone Mt Road
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Turn left onto Dean Mountain Road
2 mi · 3 min · Dean Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Corinth Road
77 m · 9 sec · Corinth Road
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Continue on Old Corinth Road
1422 ft · 43 sec · Old Corinth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stony Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Hadley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
211 mi · 04h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Hadley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Hadley?
The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Buffalo and 144.1 miles from Hadley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.69 one way or $81.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Hadley.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hadley. Straight-line distance: 255.46 mi (411.13 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hadley
Town in New York
| Population | 1,997 |
| Coordinates | 43.3172900, -73.8481800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hadley (-73.84818, 43.31729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.34 | $98.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.64 | $95.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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