How far is Amherst, NY from Hyde Park, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hyde Park, NY is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hyde Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hyde Park.
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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
200.1 mi · 3 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk
2455 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mohawk Street
53 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on County Highway 25A
1.1 km · 1 min · County Highway 25A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Road
45 m · 3 sec · West Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 28
6.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 28
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Glen Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
2814 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hyde Park.
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
200 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amherst and Mostly Clear near Hyde Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hyde Park?
The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Amherst and 117.1 miles from Hyde Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amherst and Mostly Clear near Hyde Park.
Stop Ideas Near Centerport
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 Centerport.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 195.92 mi (315.3 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hyde Park
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 20,726 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609100, -74.9579300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde Park (-74.95793, 42.66091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $40.10 | $80.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $38.73 | $77.45 |
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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