How far is Lake Placid, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lake Placid and Buffalo is 263.24 miles (423.64 km).
Flight distance from Lake Placid, NY to Buffalo, NY is 263.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Lake Placid to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lake Placid, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 342.16 miles (550.66 km) by car.
Driving from Lake Placid to Buffalo will take approximately 05 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Essex County, New York, United States
| Population | 2356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°16'47"N 73°58'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.2796200 |
| Longitude | -73.9819800 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| 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 Lake Placid and Buffalo
The distance between Lake Placid and Buffalo is 551 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 07 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 Lake Placid and Buffalo. The current time is 01:44:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.7 liters (12.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Placid and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Placid to Buffalo is $45.45 (diesel $56.67).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $45.45 | $51.53 | $56.07 | $56.67 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Placid and Buffalo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
