How far is Moriah, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Moriah, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.93 mi
05h 58m
Flight
281.05 mi
452.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.05 mi
Kilometers
452.31 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.93 mi
Kilometers
542.23 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, May 31, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Moriah
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moriah
2026-05-30T22:53
Arrive Buffalo
Sun, May 31, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moriah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Canastota
NY

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Moriah
164.5 mi
02h 59m
To Buffalo
172.4 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
47°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moriah and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Tarbell Hill Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Tarbell Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Hudson Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C

    835 ft · 44 sec · County Highway 4C

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

    3235 ft · 56 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    790 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    906 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 8

    719 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 8

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8

    34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365

  18. 18

    Continue on Mappa Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Mappa Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    3.7 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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  22. 22

    Continue on New Floyd Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road

  23. 23

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Dominick Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2339 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
168 mi · 50%
State Highway 8
63.7 mi · 19%
State Highway 365
22.3 mi · 7%
Adirondack Northway
15.6 mi · 5%
East Dominick Street
11.9 mi · 4%
Adirondack Trail
9.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

168 mi · 03h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canastota
02h 59m from Moriah
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moriah and Clear near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moriah to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Moriah and 172.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.67 one way or $95.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moriah and Clear near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Canastota

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canastota, 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 Canastota.

RAIL

Rome station

28 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

38 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moriah and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 281.05 mi (452.31 km).

Moriah

#1 Moriah

Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

Population4,453
Coordinates44.0461700, -73.5051300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Tarbell Hill Road (-73.505138, 44.046193)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45.01 L · about $47.67
Round trip
$95.33
23.78 gal · 90.02 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.67 $95.33
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.28 $106.56
Premium $4.86 $57.80 $115.59
Diesel $4.69 $55.81 $111.62

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Moriah and Buffalo. The current time is 22:53:07.

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.