How far is Amherst, NY from Macedon, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Macedon, NY is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Macedon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Macedon.
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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
69.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Victor
3122 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
147 m · 6 sec · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 96: Victor
82 m · 6 sec
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Continue on NY 96: Victor
2077 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Victor-Pittsford Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Victor-Pittsford Road
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Turn right onto Turk Hill Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Turk Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmyra Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Palmyra Road
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Continue on Pittsford-Palmyra Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Pittsford-Palmyra Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Macedon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
69.1 mi · 01h 20m
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 Partly Sunny near Macedon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Macedon?
The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Amherst and 42.3 miles from Macedon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Partly Sunny near Macedon.
Stop Ideas Near Byron
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 Byron.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Macedon. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.43 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macedon
Town in Wayne County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,872 |
| Coordinates | 43.0692300, -77.2988700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macedon (-77.29887, 43.06923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
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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