How far is Amherst, NY from Victor, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Victor, NY is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.22 mi
01h 34m
Flight
70.31 mi
113.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.31 mi
Kilometers
113.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.22 mi
Kilometers
124.28 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-23T10:28
Arrive Victor
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stafford
NY

Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America

From Amherst
38.5 mi
00h 47m
To Victor
38.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Victor

    3122 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    147 m · 6 sec · Eastern Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 96: Victor

    82 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on NY 96: Victor

    2077 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Victor-Pittsford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    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 Victor.

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
69.1 mi · 89%
Victor-Pittsford Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.64 mi · 1%
I 490
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

69.1 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
00h 47m from Amherst
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Victor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Amherst and 38.7 miles from Victor.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

43 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

54 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

66 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

79 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Victor. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.15 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Victor

Village in Ontario County, New York

Population15,098
Coordinates42.9825600, -77.4088800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Victor (-77.40888, 42.98256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.89
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.94 $21.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $4.86 $13.27 $26.54
Diesel $4.69 $12.81 $25.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Victor. The current time is 10:28:10.

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.