How far is Amherst, NY from Hornell, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hornell, NY is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hornell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hornell.
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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
29.8 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellicott Street
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
33 m · 2 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Take the ramp left
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Dansville, Hornell
1976 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Hornell Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Hornell Road
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Continue on State Highway 36
10.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on New Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · New Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 36
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36
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Turn left onto Main Street
73 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
50 m · 7 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hornell.
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
29.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hornell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hornell?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Amherst and 49 miles from Hornell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.87 one way or $27.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hornell.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
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 Covington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
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Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hornell. Straight-line distance: 73.27 mi (117.91 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hornell
City in New York, USA
| Population | 8,217 |
| Coordinates | 42.3278500, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hornell (-77.6611, 42.32785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.50 | $31.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
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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