How far is Amherst, NY from Hudson Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hudson Falls, NY is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
299.8 mi
06h 06m
Flight
263.76 mi
424.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.76 mi
Kilometers
424.48 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.8 mi
Kilometers
482.48 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson Falls
Mon, May 25, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Mon, May 25, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-05-24T21:56
Arrive Hudson Falls
Mon, May 25, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Amherst
149.6 mi
03h 03m
To Hudson Falls
150.2 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Areas Of Drizzle

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hudson Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 1 min · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 9

    2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North

    3069 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park

    2551 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Saratoga Road

    144 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 9

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Reynolds Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1711 ft · 42 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1591 ft · 29 sec · Lower Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
246 mi · 82%
Adirondack Northway
15.4 mi · 5%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 4%
State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 2%
Reynolds Road
4.4 mi · 1%
Malta Avenue
3.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

246 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
263.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
03h 03m from Amherst
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Drizzle leaving Amherst and Rain near Hudson Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hudson Falls?

The road trip is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Amherst and 150.2 miles from Hudson Falls.

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

The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 $42.42 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Drizzle around Amherst and Rain near Hudson Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 8.7 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hudson Falls. Straight-line distance: 263.76 mi (424.48 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Hudson Falls

#2 Hudson Falls

City in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population6,988
Coordinates43.3006300, -73.5859500
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Hudson Falls (-73.58595, 43.30063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.05 L · about $42.42
Round trip
$84.83
21.16 gal · 80.1 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $42.42 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $47.41 $94.82
Premium $4.86 $51.43 $102.86
Diesel $4.69 $49.66 $99.33

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Hudson Falls. The current time is 21:56:47.

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.