How far is Buffalo, NY from Schenectady, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Buffalo and Schenectady is 250.19 miles (402.64 km).

Flight distance from Buffalo, NY to Schenectady, NY is 250.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Buffalo to Schenectady with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Buffalo, New York to Schenectady, New York is: 274.49 miles (441.76 km) by car.

Driving from Buffalo to Schenectady will take approximately 04 hours 21 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 Schenectady

The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. It is located on the Mohawk River in upstate New York. Schenectady is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schenectady Museum and the General Electric Corporate Archives.

Population 65231
GPS Coordinates 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W
Latitude 42.8142400
Longitude -73.9395700
Altitude 74
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Buffalo and Schenectady

The distance between Buffalo and Schenectady is 442 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 54 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 Schenectady. The current time is 20:02:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.67 liters (9.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buffalo and Schenectady.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buffalo to Schenectady is $36.46 (diesel $45.47).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $36.46 $41.34 $44.98 $45.47

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 Schenectady (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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