Distance from Raleigh to Buffalo by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Buffalo (NY) is 488 miles or 785 kilometers or 424 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Buffalo is 631 miles (1017 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 143 miles or 232 km.

Raleigh to Buffalo Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Buffalo, NY

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Buffalo, New York is 631 miles or 1017 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Buffalo, NY is 631 miles or 1017 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Buffalo, New York.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Buffalo, New York is approximately 631 miles (1017 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Buffalo, NY

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Buffalo, NY?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Buffalo take?
Raleigh and Buffalo are 13 hours 0 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 Raleigh and Buffalo

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

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Buffalo
2026-04-01, 10:42:46 EDT	2026-04-01, 10:42:46 EDT

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	631 mi	1017 km	547.96 nmi
Straight line distance	488 mi	785 km	424 nmi
Difference	143 mi	232 km	123 nmi

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