Buffalo, New York to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Buffalo, New York from Washington DC?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Washington DC is 291.2 miles (468.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SSE of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.9 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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.