How far is Amherst, NY from Westbury, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Westbury, NY is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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 35m.
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.
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Westbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Westbury.
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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
41.2 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Outer Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 East: Ridge Road East
1288 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto State Route 370
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 370
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Turn left onto Westbury Cut Off Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Westbury Cut Off Road
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Turn left onto Westbury Red Creek Road
14 m · 1 sec · Westbury Red Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westbury Red Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Westbury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keeler Street Expressway
Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
44.8 mi · 01h 02m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Westbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Westbury?
The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
North Gates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Amherst and 60 miles from Westbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Amherst and Chance Rain Showers near Westbury.
Stop Ideas Near North Gates
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 North Gates.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Westbury. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.63 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westbury
Village in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 43.2147900, -76.7107800 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westbury (-76.71078, 43.21479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $19.86 | $39.71 |
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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