How far is Amherst, NY from Schenectady, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Schenectady is 246.23 miles (396.28 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, NY to Schenectady, NY is 246.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Amherst to Schenectady with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, New York to Schenectady, New York is: 266.33 miles (428.62 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Schenectady will take approximately 04 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. It is located on the Mohawk River in upstate New York. Schenectady is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schenectady Museum and the General Electric Corporate Archives.
| Population | 65231 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.8142400 |
| Longitude | -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Schenectady: Jay Street (-73.939783,42.814319)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Schenectady
The distance between Amherst and Schenectady is 429 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 45 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Schenectady. The current time is 14:32:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.58 liters (9.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Schenectady.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Schenectady is $35.37 (diesel $44.11).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $35.37 | $40.11 | $43.64 | $44.11 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Schenectady (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
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