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

488.2 miles 785.7 km · straight line
585.8 miles estimated 942.8 km · driving distance
11h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Marquette?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Marquette is 488.2 miles (785.7 km) as the crow flies. Marquette is located NW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.8 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Marquette in Michigan.

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 Marquette. 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 Marquette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 47min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 12min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Marquette

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Marquette
46.54°N, 87.40°W
America/Detroit
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients