How far is Albany, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Albany and Amherst is 256.57 miles (412.91 km).
Flight distance from Albany, NY to Amherst, NY is 256.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Albany to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Albany, New York to Amherst, New York is: 284.05 miles (457.14 km) by car.
Driving from Albany to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Empire State Plaza and the New York State Museum.
| Population | 95429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°39'9"N 73°45'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.6525800 |
| Longitude | -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)
Estimated Travel Time Between Albany and Amherst
The distance between Albany and Amherst is 457 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 04 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 Albany and Amherst. The current time is 17:40:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.94 liters (10.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Albany and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Albany to Amherst is $37.73 (diesel $47.05).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $37.73 | $42.78 | $46.55 | $47.05 |
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 Albany and Amherst (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 Albany 152.33 miles (245 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Albany 191.94 miles (309 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Albany 161.9 miles (261 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Albany 155.54 miles (250 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Albany 155.18 miles (250 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Albany 159.12 miles (256 km)
