How far is Amherst, NY from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and New York City is 292.08 miles (470.05 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, NY to New York City, NY is 292.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Amherst to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, New York to New York City, New York is: 390.51 miles (628.47 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to New York City will take approximately 06 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006154,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and New York City
The distance between Amherst and New York City is 628 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and New York City. The current time is 05:40:25.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.16 liters (13.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to New York City is $51.87 (diesel $64.68).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $51.87 | $58.81 | $63.99 | $64.68 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
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