How far is Rochester, NY from Buffalo, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rochester and Buffalo is 66.43 miles (106.91 km).
Flight distance from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY is 66.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Rochester to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rochester, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 73.44 miles (118.19 km) by car.
Driving from Rochester to Buffalo will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Rochester
County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 7202 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'17"N 77°36'56"W |
| Latitude | 43.1547800 |
| Longitude | -77.6155600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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 Rochester and Buffalo
The distance between Rochester and Buffalo is 118 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 18 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 Rochester and Buffalo. The current time is 00:12:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.81 liters (2.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Buffalo is $9.75 (diesel $12.16).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $9.75 | $11.06 | $12.03 | $12.16 |
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 Rochester 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 Rochester 343.81 miles (553 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Rochester 384.83 miles (619 km)
