How far is Amherst, NY from Mechanicville, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Mechanicville, NY is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Mechanicville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Mechanicville.
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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
257.3 mi · 4 hr 57 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 890, NY 5, NY 5S: Schenectady, Scotia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
2244 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 337
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2106 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Erie Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Erie Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
3111 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maxon Road Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Maxon Road Extension
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Balltown Road
83 m · 4 sec · Balltown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Balltown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Balltown Road
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Turn slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 146
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 146
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 146
4.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 146
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 146
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 146
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Turn straight onto South Central Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Mechanicville.
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
257 mi · 04h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Cloudy leaving Amherst and Rain Showers near Mechanicville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Mechanicville?
The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mattydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Amherst and 142.1 miles from Mechanicville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Amherst and Rain Showers near Mechanicville.
Stop Ideas Near Mattydale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mattydale.
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 Mechanicville. Straight-line distance: 258.6 mi (416.18 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mechanicville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 5,007 |
| Coordinates | 42.9028500, -73.6873400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanicville (-73.68734, 42.90285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $40.09 | $80.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
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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