Buffalo, New York to West Springfield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.2 miles 520.2 km · straight line
387.9 miles estimated 624.2 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from West Springfield?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to West Springfield is 323.2 miles (520.2 km) as the crow flies. West Springfield is located E of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.9 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and West Springfield in Massachusetts.

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 West Springfield. 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 West Springfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & West Springfield

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
West Springfield
42.11°N, 72.62°W
America/New_York
24m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients