Distance From Buffalo, NY To New York City, NY

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How far is Buffalo, NY from New York City, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buffalo and New York City is 292.34 miles (470.48 km).

Flight distance from Buffalo, NY to New York City, NY is 292.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Buffalo to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buffalo, New York to New York City, New York is: 378.65 miles (609.37 km) by car.

Driving from Buffalo to New York City will take approximately 06 hours 20 minutes.

#1 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

#2 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

Starting point in Buffalo: Niagara Square (-78.878786,42.886515)Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006154,40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and New York City

The distance between Buffalo and New York City is 609 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 Buffalo and New York City. The current time is 12:01:59.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	12 hours 36 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 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	05 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	05 hours 02 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 50.58 liters (13.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and New York City.The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to New York City is $50.29 (diesel $62.72).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$50.29	$57.03	$62.05	$62.72

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 February 18, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buffalo and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.