How far is Chinatown, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chinatown and Buffalo is 292.69 miles (471.04 km).
Flight distance from Chinatown, NY to Buffalo, NY is 292.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Chinatown to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chinatown, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 379.11 miles (610.12 km) by car.
Driving from Chinatown to Buffalo will take approximately 06 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Chinatown
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'59"N 73°59'47"W |
| Latitude | 40.7164900 |
| Longitude | -73.9962500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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 |
Ending point in Buffalo: Niagara Square (-78.878786,42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chinatown and Buffalo
The distance between Chinatown and Buffalo is 610 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 46 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 Chinatown and Buffalo. The current time is 04:31:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.64 liters (13.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chinatown and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chinatown to Buffalo is $50.35 (diesel $62.79).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $50.35 | $57.1 | $62.13 | $62.79 |
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 January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chinatown and Buffalo (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
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Chinatown 8.94 miles (14 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Chinatown 8.19 miles (13 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Chinatown 5.64 miles (9 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Chinatown 8.87 miles (14 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Chinatown 10.48 miles (17 km)
