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

How far is Buffalo, New York from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Richmond, Virginia is 377.1 miles (606.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located SSE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.5 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.