How far is Amherst, NY from Eden, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Eden, NY is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Eden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Eden.
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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 right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg
2768 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda
848 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Camp Road
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Continue on Lake Street
3278 ft · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Pierce Avenue
2663 ft · 1 min · Pierce Avenue
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Continue on Gowanda State Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Gowanda State Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Eden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
8.05 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Eden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Eden?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lackawanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Amherst and 13.6 miles from Eden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Eden.
Stop Ideas Near Lackawanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Eden. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.12 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden
Town in New York, U.
| Population | 7,594 |
| Coordinates | 42.6522800, -78.8969800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-78.89698, 42.65228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
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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