Buffalo, New York to Franklin, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.1 miles 619.8 km · straight line
462.2 miles estimated 743.8 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Franklin, Massachusetts?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Franklin, Massachusetts is 385.1 miles (619.8 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Massachusetts is located E of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.2 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Franklin, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Franklin, Massachusetts. 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 Franklin, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Franklin, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Franklin, Massachusetts
42.08°N, 71.40°W
America/New_York
92m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients