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

915.8 miles 1473.9 km · straight line
1099 miles estimated 1768.7 km · driving distance
22h 7min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Moorhead?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Moorhead is 915.8 miles (1473.9 km) as the crow flies. Moorhead is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1099 miles, taking about 22h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Moorhead in Minnesota.

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. 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. 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 Moorhead. 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 Moorhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 7min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 32min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 45min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Moorhead

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients