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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.78 mi
04h 46m
Flight
195.92 mi
315.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.92 mi
Kilometers
315.3 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.78 mi
Kilometers
376.23 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hyde Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Hyde Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Centerport
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Amherst
116.6 mi
02h 23m
To Hyde Park
117.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  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

    200.1 mi · 3 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk

    2455 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mohawk Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Columbia Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 28

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 28

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway 25A

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Highway 25A

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Road

    45 m · 3 sec · West Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 28

    6.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 28

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 28

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28

  15. 15

    Continue on Glen Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

    2814 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
200 mi · 86%
State Highway 28
26 mi · 11%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 1%
Glen Avenue
0.94 mi
County Highway 25A
0.7 mi
Columbia Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
02h 23m from Amherst
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

31 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

84 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

94 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hyde Park. Straight-line distance: 195.92 mi (315.3 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Hyde Park

#2 Hyde Park

Town in New York, United States

Population20,726
Coordinates42.6609100, -74.9579300
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Hyde Park (-74.95793, 42.66091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.15
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Hyde Park. The current time is 05:18:12.

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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.