How far is Buffalo, NY from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buffalo and New York City is 292.34 miles (470.48 km).
Flight distance from Buffalo, NY to New York City, NY is 292.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Buffalo to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buffalo, New York to New York City, New York is: 378.65 miles (609.37 km) by car.
Driving from Buffalo to New York City will take approximately 06 hours 20 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006154,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and New York City
The distance between Buffalo and New York City is 609 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 46 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 Buffalo and New York City. The current time is 02:05:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.58 liters (13.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to New York City is $50.29 (diesel $62.72).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $50.29 | $57.03 | $62.05 | $62.72 |
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 Buffalo and New York City (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 Buffalo 388.97 miles (626 km)
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Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Buffalo 394.26 miles (635 km)
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Driving distance from Corona, NY to Buffalo 392.18 miles (631 km)
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