How far is Buffalo, NY from Hunter, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hunter, NY is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.69 mi
06h 22m
Flight
241.65 mi
388.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.65 mi
Kilometers
388.9 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.69 mi
Kilometers
483.92 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T19:34
Arrive Hunter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lyncourt
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Buffalo
150.1 mi
03h 11m
To Hunter
150.6 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    227.2 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs

    2504 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 5S

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Junction Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Zicha Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 30A

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30A

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 30

  20. 20

    Continue on River Street

    3253 ft · 58 sec · River Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 145

    16.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 145

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 22

    1507 ft · 48 sec · County Road 22

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dugway Road

    999 ft · 27 sec · Dugway Road

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 20

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 20

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cochrane Road

    1822 ft · 1 min · Cochrane Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Cunningham Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cunningham Road

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 10

    2206 ft · 1 min · County Road 10

  29. 29

    Continue on Mitchell Hollow Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Mitchell Hollow Road

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 21

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 21

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 23

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Highway 296

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 296

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 296

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 296

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2494 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
227 mi · 76%
State Highway 5S
17.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 145
16.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 296
7.86 mi · 3%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
State Highway 30
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

227 mi · 04h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyncourt
03h 11m from Buffalo
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hunter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?

Lyncourt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Buffalo and 150.6 miles from Hunter.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 $42.54 one way or $85.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hunter.

Stop Ideas Near Lyncourt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lyncourt and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 4 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

2 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

7 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

56 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

73 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hunter. Straight-line distance: 241.65 mi (388.9 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Hunter

Town in Greene County, New York, United States

Population2,621
Coordinates42.2137000, -74.2187500
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Hunter (-74.21875, 42.2137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.17 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.07
21.22 gal · 80.34 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.54 $85.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.54 $95.09
Premium $4.86 $51.58 $103.15
Diesel $4.69 $49.80 $99.61

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Hunter. The current time is 19:34:17.

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.