How far is Amherst, NY from Lysander, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Lysander, NY is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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 48m.
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.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Lysander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Lysander.
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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
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34
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Turn right onto Short Cut Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Short Cut Road
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Continue on Shortcut Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shortcut Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 370
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Genesee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Genesee Road
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Turn left onto Plainville Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road
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Turn left onto Lamson Road
20 m · 3 sec · Lamson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Lysander.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Lysander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Lysander?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Amherst and 68.2 miles from Lysander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Lysander.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Lysander. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.74 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lysander
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 22,919 |
| Coordinates | 43.2064600, -76.4591000 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lysander (-76.4591, 43.20646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.24 | $38.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.33 | $46.67 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
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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