How far is Schenectady, NY from Buffalo, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Schenectady and Buffalo is 250.19 miles (402.64 km).

Flight distance from Schenectady, NY to Buffalo, NY is 250.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Schenectady to Buffalo with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Schenectady, New York to Buffalo, New York is: 271.8 miles (437.42 km) by car.

Driving from Schenectady to Buffalo will take approximately 04 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Schenectady

The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. It is located on the Mohawk River in upstate New York. Schenectady is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schenectady Museum and the General Electric Corporate Archives.

Population 65231
GPS Coordinates 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W
Latitude 42.8142400
Longitude -73.9395700
Altitude 74
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Schenectady and Buffalo

The distance between Schenectady and Buffalo is 437 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 51 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 Schenectady and Buffalo. The current time is 10:19:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.31 liters (9.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Schenectady and Buffalo.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Schenectady to Buffalo is $36.1 (diesel $45.02).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $36.1 $40.93 $44.54 $45.02

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Schenectady 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

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