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

336.3 miles 541.2 km · straight line
403.5 miles estimated 649.4 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Charlottesville?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Charlottesville is 336.3 miles (541.2 km) as the crow flies. Charlottesville is located S of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.5 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Charlottesville in Virginia.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Charlottesville

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients