How far is Amherst, NY from Barton, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Barton, NY is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.01 mi
03h 37m
Flight
136.07 mi
218.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.07 mi
Kilometers
218.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.01 mi
Kilometers
276.83 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Barton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wayland
NY

City in New York, United States of America

From Amherst
85.9 mi
01h 48m
To Barton
86.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    547 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellicott Street

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 63

    1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63

  14. 14

    Continue on Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre

    1562 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    142 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Elmira Street

    135 m · 12 sec · Elmira Street

  25. 25

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Chemung Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 17C

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17C

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oak Hill Road South

    970 ft · 30 sec · Oak Hill Road South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Blanket Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Blanket Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blanket Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
60.1 mi · 35%
Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 22%
New York State Thruway
29.8 mi · 17%
Ellicott Street
10.3 mi · 6%
Genesee Street
8.78 mi · 5%
State Highway 17C
5.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

60.1 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayland
01h 48m from Amherst
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Barton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Amherst and 86.1 miles from Barton.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Barton.

Stop Ideas Near Wayland

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

66 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

111 mi away
75 Exchange Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Barton. Straight-line distance: 136.07 mi (218.99 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barton

Town in New York, USA

Population8,335
Coordinates42.0428500, -76.4485500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Barton (-76.44855, 42.04285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $24.33
Round trip
$48.67
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.33 $48.67
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.20 $54.40
Premium $4.86 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $4.69 $28.49 $56.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Barton. The current time is 00:34:29.

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.