How far is Amherst, NY from Hamlin, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hamlin, NY is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.04 mi
01h 25m
Flight
49.65 mi
79.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.04 mi
Kilometers
98.24 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Hamlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 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
Medina
NY

Village in New York

From Amherst
30.4 mi
00h 42m
To Hamlin
30.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Transit Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Transit Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Transit Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Street

    3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washburn Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Ridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Maple Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  16. 16

    Continue on West Avenue

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    95 m · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fancher Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Fancher Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kendall Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kendall Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monroe-Orleans County Line Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Monroe-Orleans County Line Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kendall Mills Road

    1054 ft · 47 sec · Kendall Mills Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lake Road

    2845 ft · 56 sec · Lake Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 31
10.9 mi · 18%
Millersport Highway
9.19 mi · 15%
Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 14%
Transit Road
4.75 mi · 8%
Maple Ridge Road
3.71 mi · 6%
Roosevelt Highway
3.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Millersport Highway

Start on Millersport Highway

9.19 mi · 00h 14m

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
+11.4 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 42m from Amherst
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hamlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Amherst and 30.6 miles from Hamlin.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hamlin.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medina, 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 Medina.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

44 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

54 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

55 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

63 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hamlin. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.91 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Hamlin

Town in New York, United States

Population8,949
Coordinates43.3031200, -77.9211200
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Hamlin (-77.92112, 43.30312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.62
Round trip
$17.24
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.62 $17.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.63 $19.27
Premium $4.86 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $4.69 $10.09 $20.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Hamlin. The current time is 02:12:31.

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.