How far is Amherst, NY from Newfield, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Newfield, NY is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Newfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Newfield.
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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
92.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
2581 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 21 sec · Seneca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
33.1 mi · 42 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on North Franklin Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on North Catherine Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Catherine Street
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Turn left onto Clawson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Clawson Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 224
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 224
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 224
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 224
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Elmira Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Trumbulls Corners Road
6 m · 1 sec · Trumbulls Corners Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trumbulls Corners Road
77 m · 11 sec · Trumbulls Corners Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2435 ft · 1 min · 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 Newfield.
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
92.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Newfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Newfield?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Amherst and 79.2 miles from Newfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.37 one way or $44.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Newfield.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Newfield. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.16 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newfield
Town in southern upstate New York
| Population | 4,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.3620200, -76.5907800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newfield (-76.59078, 42.36202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.00 | $50.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.12 | $54.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
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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