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

378.4 miles 608.9 km · straight line
454 miles estimated 730.7 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Lynchburg?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Lynchburg is 378.4 miles (608.9 km) as the crow flies. Lynchburg is located S of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Lynchburg in Virginia.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Lynchburg
37.41°N, 79.14°W
America/New_York
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients