How far is Amherst, NY from Vienna, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Vienna, NY is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
175.11 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.26 mi
253.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.26 mi
Kilometers
253.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.11 mi
Kilometers
281.81 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Vienna
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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

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
Clifton Springs
NY

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

From Amherst
87.4 mi
01h 44m
To Vienna
87.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158.3 mi · 3 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida

    2550 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    107 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto North Peterboro Street

    5.3 mi · 7 min · North Peterboro Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Peterboro Street

    31 m · 2 sec · North Peterboro Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Peterboro Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North Peterboro Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 13

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 49

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 49

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    972 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eckel Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Eckel Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eckel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
158 mi · 90%
North Peterboro Street
6.01 mi · 3%
State Route 13
3.61 mi · 2%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 1%
State Route 49
1.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

158 mi · 03h 03m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
01h 44m from Amherst
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 87.4 miles from Amherst and 87.7 miles from Vienna.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Vienna.

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 Vienna. Straight-line distance: 157.26 mi (253.09 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Vienna

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

Population5,292
Coordinates43.2395100, -75.7024100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Vienna (-75.70241, 43.23951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.39 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
12.36 gal · 46.78 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.69 $55.39
Premium $4.86 $30.04 $60.08
Diesel $4.69 $29.01 $58.02

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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There is no time difference between Amherst and Vienna. The current time is 04:11:25.

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.