How far is Amherst, NY from Ghent, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Ghent, NY is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.2 miles (430 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison 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 Ghent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Ghent.
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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
271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Kinderhook Street
1443 ft · 37 sec · Kinderhook Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chatham Street
2673 ft · 1 min · Chatham Street
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Continue on State Highway 203
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 203
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Keep slight right to continue on County Route 21B
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Route 21B
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Turn straight onto Garage Place Road
2345 ft · 2 min · Garage Place Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garage Place Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Ghent.
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
271 mi · 05h 13m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Ghent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Ghent?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Chittenango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Amherst and 154.8 miles from Ghent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.2 miles (430 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 $43.70 one way or $87.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Ghent.
Stop Ideas Near Chittenango
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 Chittenango.
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 Ghent. Straight-line distance: 267.18 mi (429.98 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.3292500, -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ghent (-73.61567, 42.32925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.84 | $97.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.98 | $105.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.16 | $102.33 |
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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