How far is Amherst, NY from Lloyd, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Lloyd, NY is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
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.
Town in Schuyler County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Lloyd.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Lloyd.
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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
271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
72.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 299: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
599 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
946 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto New Paltz Road
3214 ft · 1 min · New Paltz Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Paltz Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Lloyd.
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
271 mi · 05h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lloyd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Lloyd?
The road trip is about 351.5 miles (565.7 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.5 miles from Amherst and 176 miles from Lloyd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.1 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 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 $49.71 one way or $99.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lloyd.
Stop Ideas Near Dix
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 Dix.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Lloyd. Straight-line distance: 259.35 mi (417.38 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lloyd
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,678 |
| Coordinates | 41.7362000, -74.0054200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lloyd (-74.00542, 41.7362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 566 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $49.71 | $99.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.56 | $111.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $60.28 | $120.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $58.21 | $116.41 |
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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