How far is Buffalo, NY from Amherst, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buffalo and Amherst is 7.49 miles (12.06 km).

Flight distance from Buffalo, NY to Amherst, NY is 7.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buffalo, New York to Amherst, New York is: 15.73 miles (25.32 km) by car.

Driving from Buffalo to Amherst will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population 120809
GPS Coordinates 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W
Latitude 42.9783900
Longitude -78.7997600
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and Amherst

The distance between Buffalo and Amherst is 25 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 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 Amherst. The current time is 12:14:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.1 liters (0.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to Amherst is $2.09 (diesel $2.61).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $2.09 $2.37 $2.58 $2.61

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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