How far is Buffalo, NY from Hudson Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hudson Falls, NY is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
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.
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Hudson Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Hudson Falls.
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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
247.6 mi · 4 hr 46 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto US 9
2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
2551 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Saratoga Road
144 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Road
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Continue on Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Reynolds Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1711 ft · 42 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1591 ft · 29 sec · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
6 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Hudson Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
248 mi · 04h 46m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buffalo and Rain near Hudson Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Hudson Falls?
The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
East Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from Buffalo and 153.2 miles from Hudson Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 $43.26 one way or $86.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Buffalo and Rain near Hudson Falls.
Stop Ideas Near East Syracuse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Syracuse.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hudson Falls. Straight-line distance: 268.51 mi (432.13 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 Hudson Falls
City in Washington County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,988 |
| Coordinates | 43.3006300, -73.5859500 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson Falls (-73.58595, 43.30063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $43.26 | $86.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.65 | $101.30 |
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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