How far is Amherst, NY from East Rochester, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to East Rochester, NY is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.6 mi
01h 34m
Flight
66.87 mi
107.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.87 mi
Kilometers
107.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.6 mi
Kilometers
120.05 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive East Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Stafford
NY

Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America

From Amherst
37.2 mi
00h 47m
To East Rochester
37.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and East Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and East Rochester.

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    57.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 390 North: Rochester

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Genesee Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 590 North: Rochester, Irondequoit

    2137 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Monroe Avenue, Pittsford

    1028 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Monroe Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1670 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairport Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · Fairport Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1417 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and East Rochester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
57.4 mi · 77%
Genesee Expressway
4.6 mi · 6%
Monroe Avenue
2.49 mi · 3%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
Outer Loop
2.06 mi · 3%
Washington Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

57.4 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
00h 47m from Amherst
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near East Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to East Rochester?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Amherst and 37.4 miles from East Rochester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near East Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stafford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stafford.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

43 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

54 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

66 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

79 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and East Rochester. Straight-line distance: 66.87 mi (107.62 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
East Rochester

#2 East Rochester

Town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Population6,458
Coordinates43.1086700, -77.4875000
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: East Rochester (-77.4875, 43.10867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.09
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.54 $21.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.79 $23.57
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.57
Diesel $4.69 $12.35 $24.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and East Rochester. The current time is 01:35:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.