How far is Woodstock, NY from Buffalo, NY?

The driving distance from Woodstock, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
337.16 mi
05h 22m
Flight
249.52 mi
401.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.52 mi
Kilometers
401.57 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.16 mi
Kilometers
542.6 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Fri, May 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Fri, May 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-05-15T11:25
Arrive Buffalo
Fri, May 15, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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 Woodstock
168.3 mi
02h 41m
To Buffalo
168.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
54°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Hill Road

    2899 ft · 1 min · Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 212

    8.2 mi · 14 min · State Route 212

  3. 3

    Continue on Saugerties-Woodstock Road

    627 ft · 17 sec · Saugerties-Woodstock Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    46.2 mi · 53 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    273.7 mi · 5 hr 17 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 33 West: Buffalo

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kensington Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    2170 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    131 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    729 ft · 34 sec · East Huron Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    716 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Genesee Street

    123 m · 12 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square

    119 m · 12 sec · Niagara Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
320 mi · 95%
State Route 212
8.21 mi · 2%
Kensington Expressway
6.41 mi · 2%
Saugerties-Woodstock Road
0.77 mi
Mill Hill Road
0.55 mi
Oak Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.7 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canastota
02h 41m from Woodstock
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 168.3 miles from Woodstock and 168.8 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.71 one way or $95.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodstock and Mostly Sunny 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 Woodstock and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 249.52 mi (401.57 km).

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#1 Woodstock

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.0409200, -74.1182000
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Buffalo

#2 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Hill Road (-74.118152, 42.040983)
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.04 L · about $47.71
Round trip
$95.41
23.8 gal · 90.08 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.71 $95.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.32 $106.65
Premium $4.86 $57.85 $115.69
Diesel $4.69 $55.86 $111.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Buffalo. The current time is 11:25:18.

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.