How far is Amherst, NY from Rosendale, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Rosendale, NY is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Oneida 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 Rosendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Rosendale.
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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
271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
107 m · 5 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
12 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
1876 ft · 53 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Henry Street
2631 ft · 57 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Fair Street
735 ft · 14 sec · Fair Street
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Continue on Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 32
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 32
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2620 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Rosendale.
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
271 mi · 05h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Rosendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Rosendale?
The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Amherst and 171.3 miles from Rosendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 $48.39 one way or $96.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Rosendale.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Rosendale. Straight-line distance: 253.07 mi (407.27 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosendale
Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,760 |
| Coordinates | 41.8439800, -74.0820900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosendale (-74.08209, 41.84398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $48.39 | $96.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $54.09 | $108.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $56.66 | $113.31 |
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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