How far is Buffalo, NY from Red Hook, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Red Hook, NY is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
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 Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Red Hook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Red Hook.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Turn left onto County Route 14
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Route 14
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Turn right onto Blue Hill Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Blue Hill Road
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto East Market Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Red Hook.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Red Hook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Red Hook?
The road trip is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Buffalo and 169.4 miles from Red Hook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 $47.87 one way or $95.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers near Red Hook.
Stop Ideas Near Canastota
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 Canastota.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Red Hook. Straight-line distance: 262.38 mi (422.26 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 Red Hook
Town in Dutchess County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 41.9950900, -73.8754100 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Hook (-73.87541, 41.99509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $47.87 | $95.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.04 | $116.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
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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