How far is Buffalo, NY from Red Oaks Mill, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Red Oaks Mill, NY is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m 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
365.84 mi
07h 19m
Flight
269.53 mi
433.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.53 mi
Kilometers
433.76 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.84 mi
Kilometers
588.77 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Oaks Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-22T20:01
Arrive Red Oaks Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 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
Dix
NY

Town in Schuyler County, New York

From Buffalo
182.6 mi
03h 39m
To Red Oaks Mill
183.2 mi
03h 39m

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
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Red Oaks Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Red Oaks Mill.

  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

    272.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle

    107 m · 5 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive

    71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway

    12 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto McEntee Street

    577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wurts Street

    1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge

    1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Old US 9W

    1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge

    2.2 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park

    617 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 113: Red Oaks Mill

    1336 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Spackenkill Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Spackenkill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spackenkill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Red Oaks Mill.

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
330 mi · 90%
Broadway
15.8 mi · 4%
Kensington Expressway
6.81 mi · 2%
US 9
3.43 mi · 1%
Spackenkill Road
3.09 mi · 1%
Mid Hudson Bridge
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.3 mi
269.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix
03h 39m from Buffalo
Leave By
9:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Red Oaks Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Red Oaks Mill?

The road trip is about 365.9 miles (588.8 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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?

Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Buffalo and 183.2 miles from Red Oaks Mill.

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

The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 $51.76 one way or $103.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 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 Mostly Cloudy near Red Oaks Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Dix

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dix, 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 Dix.

RAIL

Rome station

4 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

57 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

62 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Red Oaks Mill. Straight-line distance: 269.53 mi (433.76 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Red Oaks Mill

#2 Red Oaks Mill

Hamlet (and census-designated place) in Dutchess County, in the U.

Population3,613
Coordinates41.6556500, -73.8748600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Red Oaks Mill (-73.87486, 41.65565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.87 L · about $51.76
Round trip
$103.51
25.82 gal · 97.74 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.76 $103.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.85 $115.70
Premium $4.86 $62.76 $125.51
Diesel $4.69 $60.60 $121.20

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 Red Oaks Mill. The current time is 20:01:54.

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.