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

372.7 miles 599.8 km · straight line
447.3 miles estimated 719.8 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Muskegon?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Muskegon is 372.7 miles (599.8 km) as the crow flies. Muskegon is located W of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.3 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Muskegon 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 Muskegon. 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 Muskegon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Muskegon

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Muskegon
43.23°N, 86.25°W
America/Detroit
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients