How far is Buffalo, NY from Shokan, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Shokan, NY is about 344.9 miles (555 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Shokan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Shokan.
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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
47.3 mi · 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties, Woodstock
1321 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto King's Highway
1099 ft · 21 sec · King's Highway
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Turn right onto Saugerties-Woodstock Road
131 m · 11 sec · Saugerties-Woodstock Road
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Continue on State Route 212
8.2 mi · 14 min · State Route 212
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Continue on Mill Hill Road
132 m · 19 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Turn left onto West Hurley Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hurley Road
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Turn right onto Maverick Road
2 mi · 5 min · Maverick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 28
5 mi · 7 min · State Route 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Shokan.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Shokan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Shokan?
The road trip is about 344.9 miles (555 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
Oneida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Buffalo and 172.7 miles from Shokan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.8 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 $48.79 one way or $97.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Shokan.
Stop Ideas Near Oneida
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 Oneida.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Shokan. Straight-line distance: 246.15 mi (396.14 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 Shokan
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 1,183 |
| Coordinates | 41.9734300, -74.2120900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shokan (-74.21209, 41.97343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $48.79 | $97.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $54.53 | $109.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $59.16 | $118.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $57.13 | $114.25 |
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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