How far is Hadley, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Hadley, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hadley and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hadley and Buffalo.
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Start on Stony Creek Road
11 m · 3 sec · Stony Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Old Corinth Road
1640 ft · 49 sec · Old Corinth Road
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Turn right onto Dean Mountain Road
2 mi · 3 min · Dean Mountain Road
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Continue on Antone Mt Road
1961 ft · 30 sec · Antone Mt Road
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Continue on Antone Road
656 ft · 11 sec · Antone Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Anthony Road
91 m · 6 sec · Mount Anthony Road
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Turn straight onto South Shore Road
15.7 mi · 26 min · South Shore Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Shore Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Shore Road
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue on North Street
2051 ft · 58 sec · North Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1187 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
2438 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 155
1.1 km · 1 min · County Highway 155
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Continue on State Highway 30
876 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 29
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1323 ft · 32 sec · North East Avenue
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto Dutchtown Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road
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Turn right
1959 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
2488 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
210.1 mi · 4 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
2170 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Oak Street
131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto East Huron Street
729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hadley and Buffalo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
210 mi · 04h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hadley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hadley to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Hadley and 155.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hadley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
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 Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hadley and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 255.46 mi (411.13 km).
#1 Hadley
Town in New York
| Population | 1,997 |
| Coordinates | 43.3172900, -73.8481800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $42.17 | $84.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.14 | $94.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.14 | $102.28 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
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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