How far is Amherst, NY from Batavia, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Batavia, NY is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.43 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.98 mi
49.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.98 mi
Kilometers
49.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.43 mi
Kilometers
57.02 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batavia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 11, 8:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-11T18:45
Arrive Batavia
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Akron
NY

City in Erie County, New York, United States of America

From Amherst
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Batavia
17.8 mi
00h 22m

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
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1440 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29.8 mi · 84%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 7%
Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3%
I 90 East
0.64 mi · 2%
NY 98
0.43 mi · 1%
Millersport Highway
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29.8 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
00h 22m from Amherst
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Batavia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Amherst and 17.8 miles from Batavia.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

23 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

35 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

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

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

74 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Batavia. Straight-line distance: 30.98 mi (49.85 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Batavia

Town in New York

Population6,861
Coordinates42.9981200, -78.1875200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Batavia (-78.18752, 42.99812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.01
Round trip
$10.02
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.01 $10.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.60 $11.20
Premium $4.86 $6.08 $12.15
Diesel $4.69 $5.87 $11.74

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 Batavia. The current time is 18:45:37.

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.