How far is Buffalo, NY from Schuyler Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY is about 369.1 miles (594 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 40m 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
369.12 mi
07h 50m
Flight
291.45 mi
469.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.45 mi
Kilometers
469.04 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.12 mi
Kilometers
594.04 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuyler Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-17T21:42
Arrive Schuyler Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
8:20 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
184.2 mi
03h 55m
To Schuyler Falls
184.9 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Schuyler Falls.

  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

    168.6 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2538 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Wright Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Wright Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto King Pin Lane

    1471 ft · 35 sec · King Pin Lane

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street

    2014 ft · 43 sec · East Dominick Street

  17. 17

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Floyd Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mappa Avenue

    116 m · 11 sec · Mappa Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 365

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8

    34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    29 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8

  27. 27

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    2031 ft · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    65.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Adirondack Northway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour

    1782 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bear Swamp Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1073 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 22B

    541 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 22B

  35. 35

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Felton Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Felton Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
169 mi · 46%
Adirondack Northway
65.4 mi · 18%
State Highway 8
63.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 365
22.3 mi · 6%
NY 365
12.9 mi · 4%
Adirondack Trail
9.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

169 mi · 03h 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 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
291.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dix
03h 55m from Buffalo
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schuyler Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Schuyler Falls?

The road trip is about 369.1 miles (594 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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 184.2 miles from Buffalo and 184.9 miles from Schuyler Falls.

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

The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $52.24 one way or $104.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Buffalo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Schuyler Falls.

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 Schuyler Falls. Straight-line distance: 291.45 mi (469.04 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Schuyler Falls

#2 Schuyler Falls

Town in New York state

Population5,100
Coordinates44.6286600, -73.5579100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Schuyler Falls (-73.55791, 44.62866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.31 L · about $52.24
Round trip
$104.47
26.06 gal · 98.62 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $52.24 $104.47
Mid-grade $4.48 $58.39 $116.77
Premium $4.86 $63.34 $126.68
Diesel $4.69 $61.16 $122.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Schuyler Falls. The current time is 21:42:43.

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.