How far is Amherst, NY from Albion, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Albion, NY is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.85 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.75 mi
57.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.85 mi
Kilometers
68.96 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 11, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-11T18:46
Arrive Albion
Sat, Apr 11, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gasport
NY

Hamlet in town of Royalton, Niagara County, New York, United States

From Amherst
21.4 mi
00h 29m
To Albion
21.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Albion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Transit Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Transit Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Transit Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Street

    3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washburn Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Maple Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  16. 16

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.2 km · 59 sec · West Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1987 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Albion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Millersport Highway
9.19 mi · 21%
Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 20%
State Route 31
7.08 mi · 17%
Transit Road
4.75 mi · 11%
Maple Ridge Road
3.71 mi · 9%
Million Dollar Highway
1.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Millersport Highway

Start on Millersport Highway

9.19 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gasport
00h 29m from Amherst
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Albion?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gasport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Amherst and 21.4 miles from Albion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Gasport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gasport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gasport.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

35 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

38 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

43 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

78 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Albion. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.53 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

Town in Orleans County, New York

Population5,744
Coordinates43.2464500, -78.1936300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Albion (-78.19363, 43.24645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.11
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.05 $12.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.77 $13.53
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.69 $7.09 $14.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Albion. The current time is 18:46:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.