How far is Amherst, NY from Cicero, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Cicero, NY is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.59 mi
02h 54m
Flight
135.96 mi
218.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.96 mi
Kilometers
218.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.59 mi
Kilometers
239.14 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Fri, Apr 17, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Cicero
Fri, Apr 17, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Amherst
74.1 mi
01h 27m
To Cicero
74.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    152 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

    3052 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Seymour Street

    1053 ft · 20 sec · East Seymour Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brewerton Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Brewerton Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brewerton Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
137 mi · 92%
I 81 North
6.69 mi · 5%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 2%
I 81
0.67 mi
I 90 East
0.64 mi
Millersport Highway
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

137 mi · 02h 38m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 27m from Amherst
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Amherst and 74.4 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 135.96 mi (218.8 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Cicero

Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA

Population28,826
Coordinates43.1756200, -76.1193700
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Cicero (-76.11937, 43.17562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $21.01
Round trip
$42.01
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $21.01 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.48 $46.96
Premium $4.86 $25.47 $50.94
Diesel $4.69 $24.60 $49.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Cicero. The current time is 08:21:19.

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.