How far is Amherst, NY from Hamptonburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hamptonburgh, NY is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hamptonburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hamptonburgh.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17A, NY 207: Florida, Goshen
1495 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Greenwich Avenue
1133 ft · 26 sec · Greenwich Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenwich Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Greenwich Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sarah Wells Trail
875 ft · 26 sec · Sarah Wells Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Sarah Wells Trail
3.3 mi · 8 min · Sarah Wells Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sarah Wells Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hamptonburgh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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118 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hamptonburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hamptonburgh?
The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?
McGraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.5 miles from Amherst and 161.9 miles from Hamptonburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.6 miles (411.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 $45.74 one way or $91.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hamptonburgh.
Stop Ideas Near McGraw
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 McGraw.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hamptonburgh. Straight-line distance: 255.59 mi (411.33 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamptonburgh
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,506 |
| Coordinates | 41.4350900, -74.2601500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamptonburgh (-74.26015, 41.43509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $45.74 | $91.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $55.46 | $110.93 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $53.56 | $107.12 |
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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