How far is Amherst, NY from Dryden, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Dryden, NY is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Dryden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Dryden.
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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
9.7 mi · 12 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto North Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Swift Street
3160 ft · 1 min · Swift Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 38
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 38
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 38
46 m · 5 sec · State Highway 38
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Turn slight right onto West Lake Road
14.9 mi · 20 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Cayuga Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Cayuga Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on Locke Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Locke Road
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Continue on Cayuga Street
2872 ft · 1 min · Cayuga Street
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Continue on Main Street
2192 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
693 ft · 14 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto Peru Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Peru Road
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Continue on Groton Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Groton Road
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Continue on Freeville Groton Road
2777 ft · 58 sec · Freeville Groton Road
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Continue on Railroad Street
3017 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
125 m · 7 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Freeville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
2795 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Dryden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Rain Showers near Dryden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Dryden?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Amherst and 78.9 miles from Dryden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Amherst and Rain Showers near Dryden.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Dryden. Straight-line distance: 131.39 mi (211.45 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dryden
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 13,904 |
| Coordinates | 42.4909100, -76.2971600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dryden (-76.29716, 42.49091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.91 | $49.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.03 | $54.05 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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