How far is Amherst, NY from New Paltz, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to New Paltz, NY is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and New Paltz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and New Paltz.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
76.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Liberty
701 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 52
55 m · 10 sec · State Highway 52
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 52
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn straight onto State Highway 52
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 52
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on United States Highway 209
5.2 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 209
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Turn right onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
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Continue on Main Street
940 ft · 29 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 New Paltz.
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
99.4 mi · 01h 55m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Paltz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to New Paltz?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
McGraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.4 miles from Amherst and 159.9 miles from New Paltz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Paltz.
Stop Ideas Near McGraw
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 McGraw.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and New Paltz. Straight-line distance: 255.15 mi (410.62 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Paltz
Town in New York
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.7475900, -74.0868100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Paltz (-74.08681, 41.74759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.50 | $101.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.78 | $109.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.90 | $105.80 |
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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