How far is Amherst, NY from Wesley Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Wesley Hills, NY is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Wesley Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Wesley Hills.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
8.4 mi · 9 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 202
1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 202
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Turn left onto State Highway 306
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 306
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 306
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Wesley Hills.
Long-distance drive
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130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Amherst and Sunny near Wesley Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Wesley Hills?
The road trip is about 349.5 miles (562.5 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Amherst and 175 miles from Wesley Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 $49.43 one way or $98.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Amherst and Sunny near Wesley Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Wesley Hills. Straight-line distance: 273.17 mi (439.62 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wesley Hills
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,919 |
| Coordinates | 41.1592600, -74.0698600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wesley Hills (-74.06986, 41.15926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $49.43 | $98.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.25 | $110.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $59.94 | $119.87 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $57.88 | $115.75 |
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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