How far is Schuyler Falls, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from Schuyler Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Schuyler County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schuyler Falls and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schuyler Falls and Buffalo.
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Start on Felton Road
25 m · 6 sec · Felton Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1073 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bear Swamp Road
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Take the ramp right
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
65.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
906 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on State Highway 8
719 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Mappa Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Mappa Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on New Floyd Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on East Dominick Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street
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Take the exit left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
2339 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168.4 mi · 3 hr 15 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 Schuyler Falls 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
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Schuyler Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schuyler Falls to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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?
Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.7 miles from Schuyler Falls and 193.2 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 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 $53.32 one way or $106.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Schuyler Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Dix
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 Dix.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schuyler Falls and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 291.45 mi (469.04 km).
#1 Schuyler Falls
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,100 |
| Coordinates | 44.6286600, -73.5579100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $59.60 | $119.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $64.65 | $129.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $62.43 | $124.86 |
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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