How far is Amherst, NY from Greece, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Greece, NY is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.22 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.08 mi
93.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.08 mi
Kilometers
93.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.22 mi
Kilometers
111.4 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greece
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Greece
Sun, Apr 19, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Batavia
NY

Town in New York

From Amherst
34.5 mi
00h 42m
To Greece
34.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Greece.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Greece.

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    41.2 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Outer Loop

    3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road

    1231 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Greece.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
41.2 mi · 60%
Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 27%
Outer Loop
3.03 mi · 4%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
West Ridge Road
0.9 mi · 1%
NY 390 North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

41.2 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 42m from Amherst
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Greece.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Greece?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 34.5 miles from Amherst and 34.7 miles from Greece.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Greece.

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Batavia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Batavia.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

45 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

58 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

70 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Greece. Straight-line distance: 58.08 mi (93.47 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Greece

#2 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.93 $21.87
Premium $4.86 $11.86 $23.72
Diesel $4.69 $11.45 $22.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Greece. The current time is 04:59:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.