Distance From Buffalo, NY To Syracuse, NY

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How far is Buffalo, NY from Syracuse, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buffalo and Syracuse is 138.52 miles (222.92 km).

Flight distance from Buffalo, NY to Syracuse, NY is 138.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Buffalo to Syracuse with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buffalo, New York to Syracuse, New York is: 152.98 miles (246.2 km) by car.

Driving from Buffalo to Syracuse will take approximately 02 hours 23 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 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York. It is located on Onondaga Lake in central New York. Syracuse is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Syracuse University and the Everson Museum of Art.

Population	141229
GPS Coordinates	43°2'53"N 76°8'51"W
Latitude	43.0481200
Longitude	-76.1474200
Altitude	121
Country	United States

Starting point in Buffalo: Niagara Square (-78.878786,42.886515)Ending point in Syracuse: South State Street (-76.14744,43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and Syracuse

The distance between Buffalo and Syracuse is 246 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 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 Syracuse. The current time is 02:55:31.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 54 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.43 liters (5.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and Syracuse.The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to Syracuse is $20.32 (diesel $25.34).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$20.32	$23.04	$25.07	$25.34

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 March 10, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

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