Distance From Syracuse, NY To Buffalo, NY

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How far is Syracuse, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Distance by Flight

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

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

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Syracuse, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 149.37 miles (240.39 km) by car.

Driving from Syracuse to Buffalo will take approximately 02 hours 22 minutes.

#1 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

#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

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

Estimated Travel Time Between Syracuse and Buffalo

The distance between Syracuse and Buffalo is 240 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 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 Syracuse and Buffalo. The current time is 07:00:14.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 51 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.95 liters (5.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Syracuse and Buffalo.The estimated cost of gas to go from Syracuse to Buffalo is $19.84 (diesel $24.74).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$19.84	$22.5	$24.48	$24.74

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 08, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

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