How far is Amherst, NY from Gates, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Gates, NY is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Gates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Gates.
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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
246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto US 9
2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Avenue
2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Route 29
4 mi · 5 min · Route 29
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Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burgoyne Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Gates.
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
246 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Gates?
The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyncourt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Amherst and 144 miles from Gates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gates.
Stop Ideas Near Lyncourt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyncourt.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Gates. Straight-line distance: 260.75 mi (419.64 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gates
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 28,259 |
| Coordinates | 43.0914600, -73.6381700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gates (-73.63817, 43.09146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.29 | $98.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.60 | $95.19 |
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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