How far is Amherst, NY from Ira, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Ira, NY is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 40m.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Ira.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Ira.
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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
115.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn
2461 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 34
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on South Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 34
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Turn right onto Ira Station Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ira Station Road
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Turn right onto Ferris Road
23 m · 3 sec · Ferris Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferris Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Ira.
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
116 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amherst and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ira.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Ira?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Amherst and 66.4 miles from Ira.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.76 one way or $37.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amherst and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Ira.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Ira. Straight-line distance: 114.41 mi (184.13 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ira
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,185 |
| Coordinates | 43.2214600, -76.5563300 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ira (-76.55633, 43.22146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
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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