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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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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
227.2 mi · 4 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Junction Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Junction Road
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Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road
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Continue on State Highway 30A
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30A
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on River Street
3253 ft · 58 sec · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 145
16.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 145
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Turn sharp right onto County Road 22
1507 ft · 48 sec · County Road 22
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Turn left onto Dugway Road
999 ft · 27 sec · Dugway Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 20
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cochrane Road
1822 ft · 1 min · Cochrane Road
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Turn left onto Cunningham Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cunningham Road
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Continue on County Road 10
2206 ft · 1 min · County Road 10
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Continue on Mitchell Hollow Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Mitchell Hollow Road
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Continue on County Road 21
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto State Highway 296
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 296
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Continue on State Highway 296
6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 296
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2494 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Hunter.
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
227 mi · 04h 23m
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.
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.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyncourt.
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 Hunter. Straight-line distance: 241.65 mi (388.9 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 Hunter
Town in Greene County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.2137000, -74.2187500 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunter (-74.21875, 42.2137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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