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

2150.1 miles 3460.3 km · straight line
2652.4 miles actual route 4268.6 km · driving distance
46h 27min estimated drive time
$255 - $314 estimated fuel cost
~4h 50min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Portland, Oregon is 2150.1 miles (3460.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2652.4 miles, taking about 46h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 50min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46h 27min $255 - $314 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~55h 44min $212–$398* Budget
Train ~60h 23min $318–$928* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 717 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 179 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM