How far is Amherst, NY from Porter, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Porter, NY is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Porter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Porter.
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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
246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto US 9
2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Avenue
2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 29
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
1754 ft · 54 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1549 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Salem Street
31 m · 3 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Salem Street
10.3 mi · 16 min · Salem Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
8.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto South Grimes Hill Road
39 m · 6 sec · South Grimes Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grimes Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Porter.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
246 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Porter?
The road trip is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Amherst and 159 miles from Porter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.2 miles (449.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.90 one way or $89.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Porter.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Porter. Straight-line distance: 279.23 mi (449.37 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porter
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,503 |
| Coordinates | 43.2936900, -73.2776100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porter (-73.27761, 43.29369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $50.19 | $100.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $54.44 | $108.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $52.57 | $105.15 |
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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