How far is Amherst, NY from Van Buren, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Van Buren, NY is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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 41m.
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.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Van Buren.
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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
130.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
116 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Jones Road
1632 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Jones Road
1564 ft · 37 sec · Jones Road
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Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road
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Turn left onto Peck Road
27 m · 4 sec · Peck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peck Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Van Buren.
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
130 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Amherst and 68.4 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.32 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Rain Showers Likely near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 126.46 mi (203.51 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Buren
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 13,332 |
| Coordinates | 43.1136800, -76.3021500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-76.30215, 43.11368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
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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