How far is Amherst, NY from Ridgeway, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Ridgeway, NY is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Ridgeway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Ridgeway.
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Start on Millersport Highway
9.2 mi · 14 min · Millersport Highway
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Turn left onto Transit Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Transit Road
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Continue on South Transit Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.1 mi · 11 min · Rochester Road
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Turn left onto Carmen Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Carmen Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Lyndonville Road
11 m · 1 sec · Lyndonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lyndonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Ridgeway.
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.
Millersport Highway
Start on Millersport Highway
9.19 mi · 00h 14m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ridgeway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Ridgeway?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Amherst and 17.1 miles from Ridgeway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Amherst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ridgeway.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
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 Lockport.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Ridgeway. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgeway
Town of New York, United States
| Population | 6,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.2672800, -78.3897500 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgeway (-78.38975, 43.26728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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