How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Far Rockaway and Buffalo is 307.47 miles (494.83 km).
Flight distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Buffalo, NY is 307.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Far Rockaway to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 405.32 miles (652.31 km) by car.
Driving from Far Rockaway to Buffalo will take approximately 07 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Far Rockaway
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°36'19"N 73°45'18"W |
| Latitude | 40.6053800 |
| Longitude | -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Far Rockaway and Buffalo
The distance between Far Rockaway and Buffalo is 652 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 14 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 Far Rockaway and Buffalo. The current time is 00:06:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 54.14 liters (14.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Far Rockaway and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Far Rockaway to Buffalo is $53.84 (diesel $67.14).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $53.84 | $61.04 | $66.42 | $67.14 |
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 Far Rockaway 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 Far Rockaway 18.62 miles (30 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Far Rockaway 19.93 miles (32 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Far Rockaway 14.16 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Far Rockaway 13.37 miles (22 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Far Rockaway 14.89 miles (24 km)
