How far is Amherst, NY from Huron, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Huron, NY is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Huron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Huron.
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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
41.2 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Outer Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 East: Ridge Road East
1288 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
38.8 mi · 54 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Turn left onto Fifth Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fifth Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Fifth Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fifth Road
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Continue on North Huron Road
1 km · 2 min · North Huron Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Huron Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Huron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.2 mi · 00h 48m
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 Huron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Huron?
The road trip is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Amherst and 56.3 miles from Huron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Huron.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Huron. Straight-line distance: 98.43 mi (158.41 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huron
Town in Wayne County, New York
| Population | 1,956 |
| Coordinates | 43.2334000, -76.8799600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huron (-76.87996, 43.2334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.79 | $35.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $18.64 | $37.27 |
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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