How far is Buffalo, NY from Albany, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buffalo and Albany is 260.26 miles (418.85 km).
Flight distance from Buffalo, NY to Albany, NY is 260.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Buffalo to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buffalo, New York to Albany, New York is: 291.73 miles (469.49 km) by car.
Driving from Buffalo to Albany will take approximately 04 hours 26 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 Albany
The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.
| Population | 95429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.6525800 |
| Longitude | -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)
Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and Albany
The distance between Buffalo and Albany is 469 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 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 Albany. The current time is 19:08:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.97 liters (10.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to Albany is $38.75 (diesel $48.32).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $38.75 | $43.94 | $47.81 | $48.32 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buffalo and Albany (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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