How far is Amherst, NY from Big Flats, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Big Flats, NY is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Big Flats.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Big Flats.
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Start on Millersport Highway
1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29.8 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellicott Street
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
33 m · 2 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Take the ramp left
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
33.5 mi · 39 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Flats
1482 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
114 m · 16 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1283 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
1429 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Big Flats.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Genesee Expressway
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Big Flats.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Big Flats?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Groveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Amherst and 69 miles from Big Flats.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.52 one way or $39.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Big Flats.
Stop Ideas Near Groveland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Groveland.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Big Flats. Straight-line distance: 111.19 mi (178.95 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Flats
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York
| Population | 7,402 |
| Coordinates | 42.1373000, -76.9369100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Flats (-76.93691, 42.1373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $19.52 | $39.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.67 | $47.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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