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

292.4 miles 470.6 km · straight line
373 miles actual route 600.3 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from New York?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to New York is 292.4 miles (470.6 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ESE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & New York

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM