Buffalo, New York to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Buffalo, New York from Johnson City?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Johnson City is 490.3 miles (789 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located SSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.3 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Johnson City in Tennessee.

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 Johnson City. 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.