How far is Buffalo, NY from Mohawk, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Mohawk, NY is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.94 mi
04h 09m
Flight
196.11 mi
315.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.11 mi
Kilometers
315.61 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.94 mi
Kilometers
339.48 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mohawk
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Mohawk
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thompson
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Buffalo
105.2 mi
02h 04m
To Mohawk
105.7 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
Mohawk Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Salisbury as the closest live forecast in the Herkimer County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    201.6 mi · 3 hr 53 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk

    2455 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mohawk Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 96%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.65 mi
NY 28
0.46 mi
I 90 East
0.31 mi
Genesee Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

202 mi · 03h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
196.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
02h 04m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Mohawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Buffalo and 105.7 miles from Mohawk.

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

The direct path is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Mohawk.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

55 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

61 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

67 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 196.11 mi (315.61 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mohawk

Village in the United States

Population3,004
Coordinates43.0114600, -75.0040400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Mohawk (-75.00404, 43.01146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.34 $66.68
Premium $4.86 $36.17 $72.33
Diesel $4.69 $34.92 $69.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Mohawk. The current time is 00:52:31.

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.