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

308.6 miles 496.7 km · straight line
385.8 miles estimated 620.9 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Lakewood?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Lakewood is 308.6 miles (496.7 km) as the crow flies. Lakewood is located SE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.8 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Lakewood in New Jersey.

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 Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Lakewood

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Lakewood
40.10°N, 74.22°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients