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

740.6 miles 1191.9 km · straight line
888.7 miles estimated 1430.3 km · driving distance
17h 53min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Ramsey, Minnesota?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Ramsey, Minnesota is 740.6 miles (1191.9 km) as the crow flies. Ramsey, Minnesota is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.7 miles, taking about 17h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Ramsey, Minnesota in Minnesota.

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 Ramsey, Minnesota. 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 Ramsey, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 53min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 28min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 15min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Ramsey, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Ramsey, Minnesota
45.26°N, 93.45°W
America/Chicago
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients