How far is Amherst, NY from Southport, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Southport, NY is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Southport.
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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
29.8 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
2249 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellicott Street
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
33 m · 2 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Take the ramp left
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
31.1 mi · 36 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: East Corning
1990 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Clemens Center Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clemens Center Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Southport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesee Expressway
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Southport?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Amherst and 74.8 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near West Sparta
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 West Sparta.
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 Southport. Straight-line distance: 119.35 mi (192.08 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southport
Town in New York state
| Population | 9,622 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548000, -76.8191200 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-76.81912, 42.0548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.61 | $47.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.62 | $51.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.74 | $49.47 |
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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