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

2110.5 miles 3396.6 km · straight line
2583.3 miles actual route 4157.5 km · driving distance
46h 0min estimated drive time
$249 - $306 estimated fuel cost
~4h 45min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Seattle?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Seattle is 2110.5 miles (3396.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2583.3 miles, taking about 46h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 45min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46h 0min $249 - $306 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~55h 12min $207–$387* Budget
Train ~59h 48min $310–$904* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Seattle

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 704 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 176 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM