How far is Amherst, NY from Glenville, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Glenville, NY is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Glenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Glenville.
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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
29.8 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellicott Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · Ellicott Street
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Turn left onto Telephone Road
15.4 mi · 19 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Caledonia-Avon Road
2230 ft · 29 sec · Caledonia-Avon Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Place
119 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Avon-East Avon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road
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Continue on East Avon-Lima Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avon-Lima Road
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Turn right onto Bronson Hill Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Bronson Hill Road
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Turn left onto Big Tree Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Big Tree Street
1859 ft · 37 sec · Big Tree Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1659 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Big Tree Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North 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 Glenville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Glenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Glenville?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Amherst and 38.3 miles from Glenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Glenville.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.75 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenville
City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 29,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.7800600, -77.6058300 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenville (-77.60583, 42.78006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 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 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
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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