How far is Albany, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Albany and Buffalo is 260.26 miles (418.85 km).
Flight distance from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY is 260.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Albany to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 289.18 miles (465.39 km) by car.
Driving from Albany to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.
| Population | 95429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.6525800 |
| Longitude | -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Erie. Buffalo is known for its chicken wings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Buffalo Zoo and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
| Population | 254479 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°53'11"N 78°52'42"W |
| Latitude | 42.8864500 |
| Longitude | -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Buffalo: Niagara Square (-78.878786,42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time Between Albany and Buffalo
The distance between Albany and Buffalo is 465 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Albany and Buffalo. The current time is 03:26:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.63 liters (10.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Albany and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Albany to Buffalo is $38.41 (diesel $47.9).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $38.41 | $43.55 | $47.39 | $47.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Albany and Buffalo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Albany 152.33 miles (245 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Albany 191.94 miles (309 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Albany 161.9 miles (261 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Albany 155.54 miles (250 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Albany 155.18 miles (250 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Albany 159.12 miles (256 km)
