Distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Buffalo (NY) is 280 miles or 450 kilometers or 243 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Buffalo is 374 miles (603 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 94 miles or 153 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Buffalo is 280 miles or 450 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Buffalo, is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Buffalo?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is 0 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Buffalo Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Buffalo, New York is 374 miles or 603 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY is 374 miles or 603 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Buffalo, New York.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Buffalo, New York is approximately 374 miles (603 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Buffalo, NY?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Buffalo take?
Philadelphia and Buffalo are 7 hours 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Philadelphia and Buffalo

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Buffalo (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Buffalo
2025-12-19, 20:44:22 EST2025-12-19, 20:44:22 EST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Buffalo New York, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 374 mi 603 km 324.78 nmi
Straight line distance 280 mi 450 km 243 nmi
Difference 94 mi 153 km 81 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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Buffalo Details

Buffalo is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 53' 11.2'' Longitude: W 78° 52' 42.1''
Latitude42.88645
Longitude-78.87837
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Buffalo

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Buffalo, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 25 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 32 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 26 minutes