Buffalo, New York to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

880.9 miles 1417.6 km · straight line
1037.9 miles actual route 1670.4 km · driving distance
19h 35min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
191° S bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Jacksonville, Florida is 880.9 miles (1417.6 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located S of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1037.9 miles, taking about 19h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Jacksonville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 35min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 30min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~25h 28min $125–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM