Ann Arbor to Buffalo, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

250.9 miles 403.8 km · straight line
313.7 miles estimated 504.8 km · driving distance
6h 19min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Buffalo, New York?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Buffalo, New York is 250.9 miles (403.8 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo, New York is located ENE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 313.7 miles, taking about 6h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Buffalo, New York in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Buffalo, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 19min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 35min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 0min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients