How far is Amherst, NY from Gardiner, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Gardiner, NY is about 318.1 miles (512 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Gardiner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Gardiner.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
76.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Liberty
701 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 52
55 m · 10 sec · State Highway 52
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 52
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn straight onto State Highway 52
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 52
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
5.2 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 209
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Turn right onto Main Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vineyard Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Dusinberre Road
11 m · 2 sec · Dusinberre Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dusinberre Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Gardiner.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Partly Sunny near Gardiner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Gardiner?
The road trip is about 318.1 miles (512 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McGraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Amherst and 159.3 miles from Gardiner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.02 one way or $90.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Partly Sunny near Gardiner.
Stop Ideas Near McGraw
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 McGraw.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Gardiner. Straight-line distance: 253.83 mi (408.5 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardiner
Town in New York
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 41.6798200, -74.1504200 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardiner (-74.15042, 41.67982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $45.02 | $90.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.32 | $100.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.59 | $109.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.71 | $105.43 |
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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