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

1102.7 miles 1774.7 km · straight line
1323.3 miles estimated 2129.6 km · driving distance
26h 37min estimated drive time
$127 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Buffalo, New York?

The distance from Bismarck to Buffalo, New York is 1102.7 miles (1774.7 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo, New York is located E of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1323.3 miles, taking about 26h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck to Buffalo, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 37min $127 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 56min $106–$198* Budget
Train ~34h 36min $159–$463* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Buffalo, New York

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m 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 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients