How far is Buffalo, ND from Harwood, ND?
The driving distance from Buffalo, ND to Harwood, ND is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Harwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Harwood.
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Start on Main Street
1548 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 38
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 38
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, I 94 BUS: Main Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harwood
1166 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Dakota Avenue
901 ft · 25 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Harwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Buffalo and Chance Light Rain near Harwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Harwood?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Buffalo and 25.7 miles from Harwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Buffalo and Chance Light Rain near Harwood.
Stop Ideas Near Casselton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casselton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Harwood. Straight-line distance: 31.82 mi (51.21 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in North Dakota
| Population | 79 |
| Coordinates | 46.9197000, -97.5495400 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harwood
City in North Dakota
| Population | 370 |
| Coordinates | 46.9794100, -96.8806400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-96.88076, 46.979371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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