How far is Amherst, NY from Boston, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Boston, NY is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Boston.
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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 right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
15.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rice Road, Colden
1665 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Rice Road
1001 ft · 21 sec · Rice Road
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Continue on West Tillen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Tillen Road
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Turn left onto Mill Street
2416 ft · 2 min · Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boston Cross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Boston.
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.
US 219
Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
15.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Boston?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Blasdell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Amherst and 14.5 miles from Boston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Boston.
Stop Ideas Near Blasdell
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 Blasdell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Boston. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.19 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 8,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.6289500, -78.7375300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boston (-78.73753, 42.62895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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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