How far is Schenectady, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Schenectady and Buffalo is 250.19 miles (402.64 km).
Flight distance from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is 250.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Schenectady to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Schenectady, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 271.8 miles (437.42 km) by car.
Driving from Schenectady to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. It is located on the Mohawk River in upstate New York. Schenectady is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schenectady Museum and the General Electric Corporate Archives.
| Population | 65231 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.8142400 |
| Longitude | -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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 Schenectady and Buffalo
The distance between Schenectady and Buffalo is 437 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 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 Schenectady and Buffalo. The current time is 13:10:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.31 liters (9.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Schenectady and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Schenectady to Buffalo is $36.1 (diesel $45.02).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $36.1 | $40.93 | $44.54 | $45.02 |
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 Schenectady 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
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Schenectady 167.32 miles (269 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Schenectady 208.91 miles (336 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Schenectady 176.89 miles (285 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Schenectady 173.98 miles (280 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Schenectady 170.18 miles (274 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Schenectady 187.6 miles (302 km)
