Distance from Charlotte to Buffalo by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Buffalo (NY) is 540 miles or 869 kilometers or 469 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Buffalo is 656 miles (1056 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 116 miles or 187 km.

Charlotte to Buffalo Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Buffalo, NY
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Buffalo, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Buffalo, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Buffalo, New York is 656 miles or 1056 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is 656 miles or 1056 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Buffalo, New York.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Buffalo, New York is approximately 656 miles (1056 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Buffalo take?
Charlotte and Buffalo are 12 hours 32 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Buffalo

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Buffalo (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Charlotte	Current local time in Buffalo
2026-04-01, 07:34:17 EDT	2026-04-01, 07:34:17 EDT

How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Buffalo New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Buffalo, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	656 mi	1056 km	569.67 nmi
Straight line distance	540 mi	869 km	469 nmi
Difference	116 mi	187 km	100 nmi

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