Anderson, Indiana to Buffalo, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.8 miles 645.1 km · straight line
481 miles estimated 774.1 km · driving distance
9h 41min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Anderson, Indiana from Buffalo, New York?

The distance from Anderson, Indiana to Buffalo, New York is 400.8 miles (645.1 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo, New York is located ENE of Anderson, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 481 miles, taking about 9h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, Indiana in Indiana and Buffalo, New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anderson, Indiana and Buffalo, New York. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Anderson, Indiana to Buffalo, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 41min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 37min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 12min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, Indiana & Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Anderson, Indiana
40.11°N, 85.68°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
268m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients