How far is Amherst, NY from Claverack, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Claverack, NY is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Claverack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Claverack.
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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
271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Claverack.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
271 mi · 05h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Rain Showers near Claverack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Claverack?
The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Amherst and 157.7 miles from Claverack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Claverack. Straight-line distance: 262.77 mi (422.88 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claverack
Town in New York
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 42.2250900, -73.7345700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claverack (-73.73457, 42.22509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.78 | $99.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.01 | $108.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
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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