how far is buffalo from cleveland

Buffalo, New York is roughly 190–200 miles (about 305–320 km) from Cleveland, Ohio by road, which usually works out to around a 3 to 4 hour drive in normal traffic.

Quick Scoop

• By car: About 190–206 miles (305–332 km), typically 3–4 hours driving time depending on your exact start/end points and traffic.

• Straight-line distance: About 173–193 miles (around 279–308 km) “as the crow flies.”

• Main route: Most drivers take I‑90 along Lake Erie between the two cities.

If you’re planning a trip, checking live traffic and weather (especially for lake‑effect snow in winter) is important because that corridor can slow down a lot in bad conditions.

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