How far is Buffalo, NY from West Hurley, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to West Hurley, NY is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and West Hurley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and West Hurley.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Hurley Road
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Continue on State Route 375
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 375
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 375
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and West Hurley.
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 West Hurley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to West Hurley?
The road trip is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?
Wampsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Buffalo and 170.2 miles from West Hurley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.8 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 $48.07 one way or $96.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 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 West Hurley.
Stop Ideas Near Wampsville
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 Wampsville.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and West Hurley. Straight-line distance: 250.98 mi (403.92 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 West Hurley
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 1,939 |
| Coordinates | 41.9973100, -74.1048600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hurley (-74.10486, 41.99731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $48.07 | $96.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.73 | $107.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.28 | $116.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.28 | $112.56 |
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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