How far is Amherst, NY from Farmington, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Farmington, NY is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Genesee 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 Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Farmington.
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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
72.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 332: Canandaigua
3226 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Rochester Road
1923 ft · 30 sec · Rochester Road
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Take the exit slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Collett Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Collett Road
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Turn left onto Hook Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Hook Road
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Church Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Farmington.
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
72.7 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Farmington?
The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 40.8 miles from Amherst and 40.9 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 74.24 mi (119.48 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
Town in New York
| Population | 13,952 |
| Coordinates | 43.0320100, -77.3322100 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-77.33221, 43.03201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.91 | $25.81 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
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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