How far is Amherst, NY from Hamburg, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hamburg, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hamburg.
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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 right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg
2768 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda
848 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn left onto Legion Drive
3111 ft · 1 min · Legion Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buffalo Street
5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1363 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
23 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2494 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hamburg.
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
8.05 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Amherst and 11.1 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Seneca
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 West Seneca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 18.2 mi (29.29 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-78.82948, 42.71589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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