How far is Amherst, NY from Fairmount, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Fairmount, NY is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Fairmount.
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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
130.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Lakeland, Auburn
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 695 South
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 5 East: Fairmount
2297 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Genesee Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Genesee Street
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Turn right
31 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Fairmount.
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
130 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Fairmount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Amherst and 71.5 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Fairmount.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 129.48 mi (208.37 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmount
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,224 |
| Coordinates | 43.0472900, -76.2385400 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-76.23854, 43.04729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.21 | $40.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.50 | $49.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
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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