How far is Amherst, NY from Coeymans, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Coeymans, NY is about 293.9 miles (473 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
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 Coeymans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Coeymans.
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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 right to continue on New York State Thruway
14 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 144, NY 396: Selkirk
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
735 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
158 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pope S Hill Street
13 m · 2 sec · Pope S Hill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pope S Hill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Coeymans.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Coeymans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Coeymans?
The road trip is about 293.9 miles (473 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Amherst and 147.3 miles from Coeymans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.57 one way or $83.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Coeymans.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
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 Coeymans. Straight-line distance: 256.5 mi (412.79 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coeymans
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 7,227 |
| Coordinates | 42.4739700, -73.7923500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coeymans (-73.79235, 42.47397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $41.57 | $83.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.68 | $97.35 |
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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