Buffalo, New York to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.6 miles 771.8 km · straight line
575.5 miles estimated 926.2 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Kingsport?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Kingsport is 479.6 miles (771.8 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located SSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.5 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Kingsport 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 Kingsport. 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 Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients