How far is Amherst, NY from Westmoreland, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Westmoreland, NY is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
180.92 mi
03h 31m
Flight
171.72 mi
276.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.72 mi
Kilometers
276.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.92 mi
Kilometers
291.16 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westmoreland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Westmoreland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
90.2 mi
01h 45m
To Westmoreland
90.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    176.3 mi · 3 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 233: Westmoreland

    2536 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cider Street

    750 ft · 23 sec · Cider Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1460 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
176 mi · 97%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.64 mi
NY 233
0.48 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

176 mi · 03h 24m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
01h 45m from Amherst
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Amherst and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Westmoreland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 90.2 miles from Amherst and 90.7 miles from Westmoreland.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Amherst and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Westmoreland.

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 Westmoreland. Straight-line distance: 171.72 mi (276.36 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Westmoreland

City in United States of America

Population6,060
Coordinates43.1161800, -75.4037800
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Westmoreland (-75.40378, 43.11618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.63 $57.27
Premium $4.86 $31.06 $62.12
Diesel $4.69 $29.99 $59.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Westmoreland. The current time is 04:57:58.

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.