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

350.1 miles 563.5 km · straight line
420.2 miles estimated 676.2 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Dayton?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Dayton is 350.1 miles (563.5 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located SW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.2 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Dayton in Ohio.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Dayton

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients