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

1185.5 miles 1907.9 km · straight line
1382.3 miles actual route 2224.6 km · driving distance
25h 58min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Miami?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Miami is 1185.5 miles (1907.9 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1382.3 miles, taking about 25h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Miami in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Miami. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 58min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 10min $111–$207* Budget
Train ~33h 45min $166–$484* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Miami

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM