How far is Amherst, NY from Henrietta, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Henrietta, NY is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Henrietta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Henrietta.
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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
57.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 390 North: Rochester
2750 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto NY 253: Lehigh Station Road
2562 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 253 East
74 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lehigh Station Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lehigh Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lehigh Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Henrietta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
57.4 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Henrietta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Henrietta?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 32.1 miles from Amherst and 32.2 miles from Henrietta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Henrietta.
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 Henrietta. Straight-line distance: 60.25 mi (96.96 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henrietta
A city in Monroe County, New York.
| Population | 43,503 |
| Coordinates | 43.0592300, -77.6122200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henrietta (-77.61222, 43.05923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.66 | $21.31 |
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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