How far is Rapids, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapids and Buffalo is 18.93 miles (30.47 km).
Flight distance from Rapids, NY to Buffalo, NY is 18.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapids, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 26.85 miles (43.22 km) by car.
Driving from Rapids to Buffalo will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Rapids
Section of a river where the river bed is relatively steep, increasing the water's velocity and turbulence
| Population | 1636 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°5'54"N 78°38'27"W |
| Latitude | 43.0983900 |
| Longitude | -78.6408600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 Rapids and Buffalo
The distance between Rapids and Buffalo is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 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 Rapids and Buffalo. The current time is 05:27:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.59 liters (0.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapids and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapids to Buffalo is $3.57 (diesel $4.45).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $3.57 | $4.04 | $4.4 | $4.45 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapids and Buffalo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
