How far is Nelson, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nelson and Buffalo is 156.98 miles (252.64 km).
Flight distance from Nelson, NY to Buffalo, NY is 156.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Nelson to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nelson, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 173.18 miles (278.7 km) by car.
Driving from Nelson to Buffalo will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Nelson
Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1940 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°55'2"N 75°46'37"W |
| Latitude | 42.9172900 |
| Longitude | -75.7768500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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 Nelson and Buffalo
The distance between Nelson and Buffalo is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 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 Nelson and Buffalo. The current time is 00:16:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.13 liters (6.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nelson and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nelson to Buffalo is $23 (diesel $28.68).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $23 | $26.08 | $28.38 | $28.68 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nelson and Buffalo (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
