Day trip from Cleveland to Buffalo
Buffalo lies 279 km (173 mi) north-east of Cleveland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (173 mi) apart, Buffalo is a realistic day trip from Cleveland: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| Cleveland | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 365,379 | 258,071 |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 44101–44199 | 14201–14280 |
What to see in Buffalo
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System | 937,611 | 2016 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site | 5,098 | 2020 |
The busiest is Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System at 937,611 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Buffalo
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Staying in Buffalo
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Common questions
How far is Buffalo from Cleveland?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cleveland; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cleveland to Buffalo by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cleveland and Buffalo?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.