How far is Amherst, NY from Baldwinsville, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Baldwinsville, NY is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.88 mi
02h 45m
Flight
125.14 mi
201.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.14 mi
Kilometers
201.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.88 mi
Kilometers
220.29 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwinsville
Wed, May 13, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Wed, May 13, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-05-13T17:18
Arrive Baldwinsville
Wed, May 13, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Mendon
NY

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Amherst
68.3 mi
01h 22m
To Baldwinsville
68.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn

    2461 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34

    1708 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 34

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Street

    1436 ft · 25 sec · North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 31

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 31

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1878 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 31

    9.4 mi · 13 min · State Route 31

  12. 12

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Downer Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Syracuse Street

    1638 ft · 30 sec · Syracuse Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oswego Street

    798 ft · 21 sec · Oswego Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    2 m · 1 sec · West Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Genesee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
116 mi · 84%
State Route 31
13.6 mi · 10%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 2%
Downer Street
2.12 mi · 2%
I 90 East
0.64 mi
NY 34
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

116 mi · 02h 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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
125.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 22m from Amherst
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Rain Showers near Baldwinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Amherst and 68.6 miles from Baldwinsville.

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

The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.36 one way or $38.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendon

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

20 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Baldwinsville. Straight-line distance: 125.14 mi (201.4 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Baldwinsville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population7,791
Coordinates43.1586800, -76.3327100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Baldwinsville (-76.33271, 43.15868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $19.36
Round trip
$38.73
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.36 $38.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.64 $43.29
Premium $4.86 $23.48 $46.96
Diesel $4.69 $22.67 $45.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Baldwinsville. The current time is 17:18:01.

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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.