How far is Amherst, NY from Fairport, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Fairport, NY is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Fairport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Fairport.
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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
57.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 390 North: Rochester
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 590 North: Rochester, Irondequoit
2137 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
1028 ft · 22 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Monroe Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1670 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Fairport Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Fairport Road
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Continue on West Church Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Church Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · South 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 Fairport.
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
57.4 mi · 01h 06m
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 Fairport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Fairport?
The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 38.3 miles from Amherst and 38.5 miles from Fairport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Fairport.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford
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 Stafford.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
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Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Fairport. Straight-line distance: 69.07 mi (111.16 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairport
City in "Perinton, New York", New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,278 |
| Coordinates | 43.0986700, -77.4419400 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairport (-77.44194, 43.09867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
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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