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

279.4 miles 449.7 km · straight line
375.3 miles actual route 604 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Philadelphia?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Philadelphia is 279.4 miles (449.7 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located SE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.3 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM