How far is Amherst, NY from Niagara Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Niagara Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Niagara Falls.
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Start on Millersport Highway
2833 ft · 1 min · Millersport Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 W
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North / Niagara Falls
1708 ft · 42 sec · I 190 North / Niagara Falls
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.1 km · 58 sec · North Grand Island Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 384: Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls State Park, American Falls State Park
126 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Niagara Science Parkway, New York State Park, American Falls
946 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Niagara Scenic Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward John B. Daly Boulevard
9 m · 2 sec · John B. Daly Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto John B. Daly Boulevard
2873 ft · 49 sec · John B. Daly Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Niagara Street
121 m · 11 sec · Niagara Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
2170 ft · 2 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Pine Avenue
609 ft · 19 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Niagara Falls.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Youngmann Expressway
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.82 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Niagara Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Niagara Falls?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Amherst and 10.1 miles from Niagara Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Niagara Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Island
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 Grand Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Niagara Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Falls (-79.05671, 43.0945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
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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