How far is Amherst, NY from Kingsbury, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Kingsbury, NY is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Kingsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Kingsbury.
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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
246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto US 9
2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
2551 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Saratoga Road
144 m · 8 sec · Saratoga Road
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Continue on Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Reynolds Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1711 ft · 42 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1591 ft · 29 sec · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Moss Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moss Street
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Continue on US 4
3 mi · 4 min · US 4
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Turn slight left onto Church Road
26 m · 2 sec · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Kingsbury.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Kingsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Kingsbury?
The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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 152.2 miles from Amherst and 152.8 miles from Kingsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 $43.14 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Kingsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Kingsbury. Straight-line distance: 266.75 mi (429.3 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsbury
Town of the United States
| Population | 12,210 |
| Coordinates | 43.3636800, -73.5315000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsbury (-73.5315, 43.36368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $48.22 | $96.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $52.30 | $104.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.51 | $101.01 |
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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