How far is Niagara Falls, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Niagara Falls and Buffalo is 16.97 miles (27.31 km).

Flight distance from Niagara Falls, NY to Buffalo, NY is 16.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Niagara Falls, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 20.46 miles (32.94 km) by car.

Driving from Niagara Falls to Buffalo will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Niagara Falls

A city in Niagara County, New York. It is located on the Niagara River, which forms the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Niagara Falls State Park and the Cave of the Winds.

Population 47392
GPS Coordinates 43°5'40"N 79°3'24"W
Latitude 43.0945000
Longitude -79.0567100
Altitude 187
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 Niagara Falls and Buffalo

The distance between Niagara Falls and Buffalo is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Niagara Falls and Buffalo. The current time is 23:01:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.73 liters (0.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Niagara Falls to Buffalo is $2.72 (diesel $3.39).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $2.72 $3.08 $3.35 $3.39

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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