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

391.2 miles 629.6 km · straight line
469.4 miles estimated 755.5 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
89° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Lawrence, Massachusetts is 391.2 miles (629.6 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Massachusetts is located E of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.4 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Lawrence, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Lawrence, Massachusetts
42.71°N, 71.16°W
America/New_York
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients