How far is Riverdale, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riverdale and Buffalo is 290.14 miles (466.93 km).
Flight distance from Riverdale, NY to Buffalo, NY is 290.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Riverdale to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riverdale, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 386.36 miles (621.79 km) by car.
Driving from Riverdale to Buffalo will take approximately 06 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Riverdale
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°54'2"N 73°54'23"W |
| Latitude | 40.9005600 |
| Longitude | -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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 Riverdale and Buffalo
The distance between Riverdale and Buffalo is 622 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 54 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 Riverdale and Buffalo. The current time is 10:05:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.61 liters (13.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverdale and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverdale to Buffalo is $51.32 (diesel $64).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $51.32 | $58.19 | $63.31 | $64 |
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 December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverdale 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 Riverdale 11.49 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Riverdale 5.28 miles (9 km)
