How far is Amherst, NY from Albany, NY?

Fastest route

The distance between Amherst, New York and Albany, New York is approximately 283 miles (456 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-90 E. The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Plan your departure time to avoid rush hour traffic.
⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
🚧 Check for any road closures or construction updates along the route before you start.
📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to stay on track.
🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the trip, or plan to make stops at rest areas or restaurants.
🚫 Avoid distractions while driving, such as using your phone or engaging in other activities.
🔄 Take short breaks every couple of hours to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Amherst and Albany is 256.57 miles (412.91 km).

Flight distance from Amherst, NY to Albany, NY is 256.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Amherst to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Amherst, New York to Albany, New York is: 283.56 miles (456.34 km) by car.

Driving from Amherst to Albany will take approximately 04 hours 17 minutes.

#1 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

#2 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

Starting point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)
Ending point in Albany: Washington Avenue (-73.756162,42.652644)

Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Albany

The distance between Amherst and Albany is 456 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 Amherst and Albany. The current time is 09:49:26.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	09 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 46 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 37.88 liters (10.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Albany is $37.66 (diesel $46.97).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$37.66	$42.71	$46.47	$46.97

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.