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

314.4 miles 505.9 km · straight line
377.2 miles estimated 607.1 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Plainview, New York?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Plainview, New York is 314.4 miles (505.9 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, New York is located ESE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.2 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. 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 Plainview, New York. 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 Plainview, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Plainview, New York

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Plainview, New York
40.78°N, 73.47°W
America/New_York
46m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients