How far is Amherst, NY from Croton-on-Hudson, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Croton-on-Hudson, NY is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
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
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City in Broome 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 Croton-on-Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Croton-on-Hudson.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Long Mountain Circle
583 ft · 8 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2394 ft · 30 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
79 m · 4 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
881 ft · 19 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge
4 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
35 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
828 ft · 11 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
147 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A
1240 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Riverside Avenue
727 ft · 26 sec · North Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
132 m · 21 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Palmer Avenue
950 ft · 48 sec · Palmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Hunter Place
64 m · 9 sec · Hunter Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hunter Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Croton-on-Hudson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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130 mi · 02h 40m
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 And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Croton-on-Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Croton-on-Hudson?
The road trip is about 351.9 miles (566.4 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Amherst and 176.2 miles from Croton-on-Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.7 miles (450.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 $49.79 one way or $99.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms near Croton-on-Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Croton-on-Hudson. Straight-line distance: 279.74 mi (450.2 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Croton-on-Hudson
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,016 |
| Coordinates | 41.2084300, -73.8912500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croton-on-Hudson (-73.89125, 41.20843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.65 | $111.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $60.37 | $120.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $58.30 | $116.60 |
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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