Buffalo, New York to Burlington, Vermont: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.6 miles 488.6 km · straight line
379.5 miles estimated 610.8 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Burlington, Vermont?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Burlington, Vermont is 303.6 miles (488.6 km) as the crow flies. Burlington, Vermont is located ENE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.5 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Burlington, Vermont in Vermont.

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 Buffalo, New York and Burlington, Vermont. 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 Buffalo, New York to Burlington, Vermont

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Burlington, Vermont

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Burlington, Vermont
44.48°N, 73.21°W
America/New_York
61m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients