Distance from New York City to Buffalo by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Buffalo (NY) is 298 miles or 479 kilometers or 259 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Buffalo is 378 miles (609 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 80 miles or 130 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Buffalo is 298 miles or 479 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Buffalo, is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Buffalo?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY is 0 hours 41 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Buffalo Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between New York City, NY and Buffalo, NY
This map shows the distance from New York City, NY, Usa to Buffalo, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from New York City, New York to Buffalo, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Buffalo, New York is 378 miles or 609 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY is 378 miles or 609 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Buffalo, New York.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Buffalo, New York is approximately 378 miles (609 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Buffalo, NY?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Buffalo take?
New York City and Buffalo are 8 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between New York City and Buffalo

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Buffalo (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Buffalo
2025-12-19, 07:16:22 EST2025-12-19, 07:16:22 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Buffalo New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Buffalo, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 378 mi 609 km 328.26 nmi
Straight line distance 298 mi 479 km 259 nmi
Difference 80 mi 130 km 69 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Buffalo Details

Buffalo is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 53' 11.2'' Longitude: W 78° 52' 42.1''
Latitude42.88645
Longitude-78.87837
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Buffalo

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Buffalo, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 36 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 28 minutes