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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.25 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.07 mi
37.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.25 mi
Kilometers
43.85 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Eden
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lackawanna
NY

City in New York, USA

From Amherst
13.6 mi
00h 20m
To Eden
13.6 mi
00h 20m

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
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

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.

  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 right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    3255 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg

    2768 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda

    848 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Camp Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Street

    3278 ft · 2 min · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pierce Avenue

    2663 ft · 1 min · Pierce Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Gowanda State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Gowanda State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
15.3 mi · 56%
Gowanda State Road
3.12 mi · 11%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 9%
North Main Street
1.83 mi · 7%
Camp Road
1.5 mi · 6%
Lake Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lackawanna
00h 20m from Amherst
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna.

RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

7 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

12 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

36 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

56 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Eden. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.12 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Eden

#2 Eden

Town in New York, U.

Population7,594
Coordinates42.6522800, -78.8969800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Eden (-78.89698, 42.65228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Eden. The current time is 07:54:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.