Buffalo, New York to Dover, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.2 miles 500.9 km · straight line
373.5 miles estimated 601.1 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Dover, Delaware?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Dover, Delaware is 311.2 miles (500.9 km) as the crow flies. Dover, Delaware is located SE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.5 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Dover, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Dover, Delaware. 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 Dover, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Dover, Delaware

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Dover, Delaware
39.16°N, 75.52°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients