How far is Rensselaer, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rensselaer and Buffalo is 261 miles (420.04 km).

Flight distance from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY is 261 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Rensselaer to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rensselaer, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 289.99 miles (466.69 km) by car.

Driving from Rensselaer to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 26 minutes.

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#1 Rensselaer

City in Indiana

Population 9142
GPS Coordinates 42°38'33"N 73°44'34"W
Latitude 42.6425800
Longitude -73.7429000
Altitude 5
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 Rensselaer and Buffalo

The distance between Rensselaer and Buffalo is 467 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 11 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 Rensselaer and Buffalo. The current time is 02:50:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.73 liters (10.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rensselaer and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rensselaer to Buffalo is $38.52 (diesel $48.03).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $38.52 $43.67 $47.52 $48.03

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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 1.78 miles (3 km)

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Driving distance from Amherst, NY to Rensselaer 284.86 miles (458 km)

Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Rensselaer 152.65 miles (246 km)

Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Rensselaer 194.29 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Rensselaer 152.03 miles (245 km)

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Driving distance from Brookhaven, NY to Rensselaer 208.34 miles (335 km)

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Driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Rensselaer 162.4 miles (261 km)

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Driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Rensselaer 171.03 miles (275 km)

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Driving distance from Huntington, NY to Rensselaer 180.81 miles (291 km)

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Driving distance from Islip, NY to Rensselaer 194.73 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Rensselaer 164.74 miles (265 km)

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Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rensselaer 150.96 miles (243 km)

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