How far is Amherst, NY from Seneca Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Seneca Falls, NY is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 02h 10m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Seneca Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Seneca Falls.
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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
92.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
2581 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1826 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Waterloo
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 96
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on North Road
906 ft · 17 sec · North Road
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Turn right onto North Virginia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Virginia Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
91 m · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right
544 ft · 40 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 Seneca Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
92.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seneca Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Seneca Falls?
The road trip is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Amherst and 54.3 miles from Seneca Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seneca Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Seneca Falls. Straight-line distance: 101.42 mi (163.22 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seneca Falls
Town in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,611 |
| Coordinates | 42.9106200, -76.7966200 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seneca Falls (-76.79662, 42.91062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.31 | $30.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
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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