How far is Jackson Heights, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson Heights and Buffalo is 296.18 miles (476.66 km).
Flight distance from Jackson Heights, NY to Buffalo, NY is 296.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Jackson Heights to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson Heights, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 390.16 miles (627.9 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson Heights to Buffalo will take approximately 06 hours 41 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°45'20"N 73°53'7"W |
| Latitude | 40.7556600 |
| Longitude | -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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 Jackson Heights and Buffalo
The distance between Jackson Heights and Buffalo is 628 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 58 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 Jackson Heights and Buffalo. The current time is 01:35:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.12 liters (13.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson Heights and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson Heights to Buffalo is $51.82 (diesel $64.62).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $51.82 | $58.76 | $63.94 | $64.62 |
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 15, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights 3.45 miles (6 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Jackson Heights 40.59 miles (65 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Jackson Heights 14.25 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Jackson Heights 8.03 miles (13 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Jackson Heights 1.57 miles (3 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Jackson Heights 16.55 miles (27 km)
