How far is New York City, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New York City and Buffalo is 292.34 miles (470.48 km).
Flight distance from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY is 292.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from New York City to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 379.12 miles (610.14 km) by car.
Driving from New York City to Buffalo will take approximately 06 hours 22 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 New York City and Buffalo
The distance between New York City and Buffalo is 610 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 New York City and Buffalo. The current time is 14:12:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 37 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 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 03 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 50.64 liters (13.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New York City and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New York City to Buffalo is $50.36 (diesel $62.8).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $50.36 | $57.1 | $62.13 | $62.8 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New York City 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 Bushwick, NY to New York City 5.8 miles (9 km)
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