How far is Potsdam, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potsdam and Buffalo is 230.13 miles (370.36 km).
Flight distance from Potsdam, NY to Buffalo, NY is 230.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Potsdam to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potsdam, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 284.25 miles (457.46 km) by car.
Driving from Potsdam to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Potsdam
Village in New York
| Population | 8796 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°40'11"N 74°58'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.6697800 |
| Longitude | -74.9813100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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 Potsdam and Buffalo
The distance between Potsdam and Buffalo is 457 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 04 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 Potsdam and Buffalo. The current time is 01:38:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.97 liters (10.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potsdam and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potsdam to Buffalo is $37.75 (diesel $47.08).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $37.75 | $42.81 | $46.58 | $47.08 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potsdam 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 Potsdam 360.28 miles (580 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Potsdam 387.59 miles (624 km)
