How far is West Hurley, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from West Hurley, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hurley and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hurley and Buffalo.
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Start on State Route 375
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 375
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Continue on West Hurley Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Hurley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Hill Road
132 m · 12 sec · Mill Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 212
8.2 mi · 14 min · State Route 212
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Continue on Saugerties-Woodstock Road
627 ft · 17 sec · Saugerties-Woodstock Road
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Continue straight
1231 ft · 34 sec
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Take the ramp right
2196 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
46.2 mi · 53 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 West Hurley 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.
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 West Hurley 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 West Hurley to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Wampsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from West Hurley and 174.4 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.67 one way or $97.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Hurley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Wampsville
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 Wampsville.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hurley and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 250.98 mi (403.92 km).
#1 West Hurley
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 1,939 |
| Coordinates | 41.9973100, -74.1048600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $48.67 | $97.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $54.40 | $108.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $59.01 | $118.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.99 | $113.97 |
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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