Buffalo, New York to Lima, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.1 miles 494.3 km · straight line
383.9 miles estimated 617.9 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Lima, Ohio?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Lima, Ohio is 307.1 miles (494.3 km) as the crow flies. Lima, Ohio is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.9 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Lima, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Lima, Ohio. 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 Lima, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Lima, Ohio

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°W
America/New_York
268m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients