How far is Amherst, NY from Attica, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Attica, NY is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
36.21 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.44 mi
44.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.44 mi
Kilometers
44.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.27 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Fri, Apr 17, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Attica
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Pembroke
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Amherst
18.1 mi
00h 24m
To Attica
18.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 77: Pembroke, Medina

    2643 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alleghany Road

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Alleghany Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broadway Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Attica Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Attica Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Buffalo Street Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Buffalo Street Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Market Street

    1408 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1098 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 50%
Alleghany Road
7.18 mi · 20%
Buffalo Street Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 7%
Broadway Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Attica Road
1.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

18.1 mi · 00h 21m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pembroke
00h 24m from Amherst
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Amherst and 18.1 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near Pembroke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pembroke, 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 Pembroke.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

26 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

38 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

69 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Attica. Straight-line distance: 27.44 mi (44.16 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Attica

Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America

Population2,386
Coordinates42.8642300, -78.2802900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Attica (-78.28029, 42.86423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.74 $11.47
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $4.69 $6.01 $12.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Attica. The current time is 15:30:25.

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.