How far is Amherst, NY from Clarkson, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Clarkson, NY is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Flight Distance
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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 01h 18m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Clarkson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Clarkson.
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Start on Millersport Highway
9.2 mi · 14 min · Millersport Highway
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Turn left onto Transit Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Transit Road
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Continue on South Transit Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Maple Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Maple Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Continue on West Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 5 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on West Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lake Road
52 m · 4 sec · Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
15 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Clarkson.
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.
Millersport Highway
Start on Millersport Highway
9.19 mi · 00h 14m
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 Clarkson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Clarkson?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Amherst and 29 miles from Clarkson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Clarkson.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Clarkson. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.27 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkson
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2331200, -77.9275100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarkson (-77.92751, 43.23312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
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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