How far is Amherst, NY from Newark, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Newark, NY is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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.
City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Newark.
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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
79.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra
2876 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1074 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Canandaigua Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Canandaigua Road
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
2747 ft · 51 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Palmyra-Newark Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Palmyra-Newark Road
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Continue on State Route 31
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on West Union Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Newark.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
79.7 mi · 01h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Newark?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Riga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Amherst and 49.5 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Riga
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 Riga.
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 Newark. Straight-line distance: 86.24 mi (138.79 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
Village in Wayne County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,750 |
| Coordinates | 43.0467300, -77.0952500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-77.09525, 43.04673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.92 | $33.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
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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