How far is New Hartford, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from New Hartford, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
194.34 mi
03h 10m
Flight
181.95 mi
292.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.95 mi
Kilometers
292.82 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.34 mi
Kilometers
312.76 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Wed, May 13, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in New Hartford
Wed, May 13, 8:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hartford
2026-05-13T14:33
Arrive Buffalo
Wed, May 13, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hartford
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From New Hartford
96.8 mi
01h 35m
To Buffalo
97.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford and Buffalo.

  1. 1

    Start on Genesee Street

    648 ft · 21 sec · Genesee Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Halsey Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Halsey Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stone Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stop Seven Road

    1605 ft · 38 sec · Stop Seven Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    3053 ft · 52 sec · Cider Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2741 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    177.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 91%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
Genesee Street
4.98 mi · 3%
Stone Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Halsey Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Cider Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 26m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 35m from New Hartford
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Hartford and Rain Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hartford to Buffalo?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from New Hartford and 97.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.50 one way or $55.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Hartford and Rain Showers near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hartford and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 181.95 mi (292.82 km).

New Hartford

#1 New Hartford

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States

Population1,824
Coordinates43.0734000, -75.2876700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Genesee Street (-75.287673, 43.073403)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $27.50
Round trip
$55.00
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.50 $55.00
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.74 $61.48
Premium $4.86 $33.35 $66.69
Diesel $4.69 $32.20 $64.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hartford and Buffalo. The current time is 14:33:59.

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.