Albuquerque to Buffalo, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1577.2 miles 2538.3 km · straight line
1785.7 miles actual route 2873.8 km · driving distance
32h 9min estimated drive time
$172 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Buffalo, New York?

The distance from Albuquerque to Buffalo, New York is 1577.2 miles (2538.3 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo, New York is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1785.7 miles, taking about 32h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Buffalo, New York in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Buffalo, New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Buffalo, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 9min $172 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 35min $143–$268* Budget
Train ~41h 48min $214–$625* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM