How far is Buffalo, NY from Schaghticoke, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Schaghticoke, NY is about 296.4 miles (477 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 02m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Schaghticoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Schaghticoke.
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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
258.8 mi · 4 hr 59 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 337
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2106 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Erie Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
3111 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maxon Road Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Maxon Road Extension
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Balltown Road
83 m · 4 sec · Balltown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Balltown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Balltown Road
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Turn slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 146
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 146
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 146
4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 146
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 146
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 146
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Turn straight onto South Central Avenue
2455 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
1350 ft · 44 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2423 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto William Street
62 m · 6 sec · William Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
109 m · 10 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Howland Avenue
2942 ft · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Old Schaghticoke Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Schaghticoke Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 40
1084 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 40
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Schaghticoke.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
259 mi · 04h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Schaghticoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Schaghticoke?
The road trip is about 296.4 miles (477 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Mattydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Buffalo and 148.5 miles from Schaghticoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 $41.93 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near Schaghticoke.
Stop Ideas Near Mattydale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattydale.
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 Schaghticoke. Straight-line distance: 267.89 mi (431.12 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 Schaghticoke
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 7,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.9000800, -73.5853900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schaghticoke (-73.58539, 42.90008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.87 | $93.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.85 | $101.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $49.10 | $98.20 |
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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