How far is Pawling, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Pawling, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 368.7 miles (593.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285 miles (458.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
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
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City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawling and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawling and Buffalo.
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Start on West Main Street
9 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Dutcher Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Dutcher Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
13.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 55
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Take the ramp right
1005 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
32.7 mi · 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Continue straight
903 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Albany Post Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2315 ft · 37 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge
3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
967 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87
858 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
33.4 mi · 39 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
273.7 mi · 5 hr 17 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 Pawling and Buffalo.
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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
274 mi · 05h 17m
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 Mostly Cloudy leaving Pawling and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawling to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 368.7 miles (593.4 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Oriskany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.4 miles from Pawling and 180.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285 miles (458.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 $52.16 one way or $104.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Pawling and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Oriskany
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 Oriskany.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawling and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 284.96 mi (458.6 km).
#1 Pawling
Village in Dutchess County, New York, USA
| Population | 8,165 |
| Coordinates | 41.5620400, -73.6026300 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $52.16 | $104.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.30 | $116.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.24 | $126.48 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.07 | $122.14 |
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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