Buffalo, New York to Fairfield, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.4 miles 502.7 km · straight line
374.8 miles estimated 603.2 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Fairfield, Connecticut?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Fairfield, Connecticut is 312.4 miles (502.7 km) as the crow flies. Fairfield, Connecticut is located ESE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.8 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Fairfield, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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 Fairfield, Connecticut. 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 Fairfield, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Fairfield, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Fairfield, Connecticut
41.14°N, 73.26°W
America/New_York
10m 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 79.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients