How far is Amherst, NY from Tarrytown, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
362.65 mi
07h 37m
Flight
285.56 mi
459.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.56 mi
Kilometers
459.57 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.65 mi
Kilometers
583.63 km
Drive Time
07h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Thu, Apr 16, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Whitney Point
NY

City in Broome County, New York, United States of America

From Amherst
181.1 mi
03h 48m
To Tarrytown
181.6 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Tarrytown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Tarrytown.

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1202 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Tarrytown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 36%
New York State Thruway
107 mi · 30%
I 81 South
45.7 mi · 13%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 4%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77 mi
285.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitney Point
03h 48m from Amherst
Leave By
8:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Tarrytown?

The road trip is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?

Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Amherst and 181.6 miles from Tarrytown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 $51.32 one way or $102.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitney Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitney Point.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

85 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

86 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

105 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 285.56 mi (459.57 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Tarrytown

#2 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates41.0762100, -73.8587500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Tarrytown (-73.85875, 41.07621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.44 L · about $51.32
Round trip
$102.63
25.6 gal · 96.88 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.32 $102.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.36 $114.71
Premium $4.86 $62.22 $124.44
Diesel $4.69 $60.08 $120.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Tarrytown. The current time is 19:31:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.