How far is Buffalo, NY from Hyde Park, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hyde Park, NY is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
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.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Hyde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Hyde Park.
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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
272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
34.7 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2719 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
4 m · 1 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Continue on State Highway 9G
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9G
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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
3087 ft · 52 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Continue on State Highway 9G
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9G
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Continue on State Highway 9G
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9G
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Turn right onto Albany Post Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Spring Brook Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Spring Brook Avenue
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Continue on Montgomery Street
2335 ft · 1 min · Montgomery Street
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Continue on Mill Street
2460 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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Continue on South Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Road
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Continue on Albany Post Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Albany Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Hyde Park.
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
273 mi · 05h 15m
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.
Cloudy leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Hyde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Hyde Park?
The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Buffalo and 176.7 miles from Hyde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.6 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 EST. 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 $53.14 one way or $106.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Hyde Park.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 263.75 mi (424.46 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 Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7848200, -73.9331900 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde Park (-73.93319, 41.78482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $53.14 | $106.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $60.13 | $120.27 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $65.09 | $130.17 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $80.20 | $160.40 |
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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