How far is Rensselaer, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rensselaer and Buffalo is 261 miles (420.04 km).
Flight distance from Rensselaer, NY to Buffalo, NY is 261 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Rensselaer to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rensselaer, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 289.99 miles (466.69 km) by car.
Driving from Rensselaer to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 9142 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°38'33"N 73°44'34"W |
| Latitude | 42.6425800 |
| Longitude | -73.7429000 |
| 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 Rensselaer and Buffalo
The distance between Rensselaer and Buffalo is 467 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 11 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 Rensselaer and Buffalo. The current time is 05:24:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.73 liters (10.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rensselaer and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rensselaer to Buffalo is $38.52 (diesel $48.03).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $38.52 | $43.67 | $47.52 | $48.03 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 152.65 miles (246 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Rensselaer 194.29 miles (313 km)
