How far is Amherst, NY from Eastchester, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Eastchester, NY is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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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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 Broome County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Eastchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Eastchester.
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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 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashford Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Continue on Ashford Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ashford Avenue
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Continue on Ardsley Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ardsley Road
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Turn right onto Scarsdale Road
11 m · 1 sec · Scarsdale Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Bronx River Parkway South
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bronx River Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bronx River Parkway
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Turn left onto Leewood Drive
2318 ft · 1 min · Leewood Drive
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Continue on Leewood Drive
835 ft · 30 sec · Leewood Drive
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Turn right onto White Plains Road
1559 ft · 38 sec · White Plains Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1061 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Place
99 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Eastchester.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Eastchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Eastchester?
The road trip is about 371.6 miles (598.1 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?
Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.6 miles from Amherst and 186 miles from Eastchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 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 $52.56 one way or $105.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Eastchester.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point
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 Whitney Point.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Eastchester. Straight-line distance: 291.86 mi (469.7 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastchester
Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 32,617 |
| Coordinates | 40.9583300, -73.8086100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastchester (-73.80861, 40.95833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 598 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
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 | $52.56 | $105.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.75 | $117.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.73 | $127.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.54 | $123.08 |
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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