Distance from Washington to Buffalo by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Buffalo (NY) is 292 miles or 470 kilometers or 254 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Buffalo is 378 miles (609 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 86 miles or 139 km.

Washington to Buffalo Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Buffalo, NY
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Buffalo, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Buffalo, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Buffalo, New York is 378 miles or 609 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY is 378 miles or 609 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Buffalo, New York.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Buffalo, New York is approximately 378 miles (609 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Buffalo, NY?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Buffalo take?
Washington and Buffalo are 8 hours 1 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 Washington and Buffalo

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Buffalo (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Buffalo
2025-12-19, 13:56:57 EST	2025-12-19, 13:56:57 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Buffalo New York, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	378 mi	609 km	328.26 nmi
Straight line distance	292 mi	470 km	254 nmi
Difference	86 mi	139 km	74 nmi

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