How far is Colonie, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Colonie and Buffalo is 255.97 miles (411.95 km).

Flight distance from Colonie, NY to Buffalo, NY is 255.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Colonie to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Colonie, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 283.11 miles (455.62 km) by car.

Driving from Colonie to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Colonie

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

Population 7564
GPS Coordinates 42°43'4"N 73°50'0"W
Latitude 42.7178600
Longitude -73.8334600
Altitude 95
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Colonie and Buffalo

The distance between Colonie and Buffalo is 456 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 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 Colonie and Buffalo. The current time is 00:52:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.82 liters (9.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colonie and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colonie to Buffalo is $37.6 (diesel $46.89).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $37.6 $42.64 $46.39 $46.89

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 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colonie 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

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Driving distance from Albany, NY to Colonie 9.86 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Amherst, NY to Colonie 277.98 miles (447 km)

Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Colonie 157.88 miles (254 km)

Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Colonie 198.39 miles (319 km)

Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Colonie 168.38 miles (271 km)

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Driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Colonie 157.26 miles (253 km)

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Driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Colonie 213.57 miles (344 km)

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Driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Colonie 167.63 miles (270 km)

Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Colonie 164.28 miles (264 km)

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Driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Colonie 176.51 miles (284 km)

Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Colonie 161.65 miles (260 km)

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Driving distance from Huntington, NY to Colonie 186.04 miles (299 km)

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