How far is Amherst, NY from New Scotland, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to New Scotland, NY is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and New Scotland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and New Scotland.
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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
225.6 mi · 4 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Keep slight right
14.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on Main Street
14.7 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Route 158
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 158
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 146
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 146
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Turn right onto Depot Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Depot Road
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Continue on School Road
1.4 km · 2 min · School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Altamont Road
1392 ft · 43 sec · Altamont Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
2570 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Maple Road
1273 ft · 36 sec · Maple Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Road
24 m · 2 sec · Maple Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Scotland Road
1 km · 1 min · New Scotland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Scotland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and New Scotland.
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
226 mi · 04h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to New Scotland?
The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Amherst and 137.8 miles from New Scotland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Partly Sunny near New Scotland.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
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 Liverpool.
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 Scotland. Straight-line distance: 248.84 mi (400.47 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Scotland (-73.91346, 42.62869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $38.89 | $77.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.47 | $86.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.15 | $94.30 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
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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