How far is Amherst, NY from Verona, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Verona, NY is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.25 mi
03h 23m
Flight
163.38 mi
262.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.38 mi
Kilometers
262.93 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.25 mi
Kilometers
278.82 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Tue, Jun 2, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Tue, Jun 2, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-06-02T06:24
Arrive Verona
Tue, Jun 2, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton Springs
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

From Amherst
86.4 mi
01h 41m
To Verona
86.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    167.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Spring Road

    143 m · 16 sec · Spring Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
167 mi · 96%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 1%
NY 365
2.36 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.64 mi
Millersport Highway
0.35 mi
I 290 E
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

167 mi · 03h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
01h 41m from Amherst
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Amherst and 86.8 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clifton Springs, 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 Clifton Springs.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

44 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

76 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

81 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Verona. Straight-line distance: 163.38 mi (262.93 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Verona

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population6,105
Coordinates43.1381200, -75.5707300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Verona (-75.57073, 43.13812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $24.49
Round trip
$48.99
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.49 $48.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.38 $54.76
Premium $4.86 $29.70 $59.40
Diesel $4.69 $28.68 $57.36

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Verona. The current time is 06:24:56.

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.