How far is Amherst, NY from Williamson, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Williamson, NY is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
94.55 mi
01h 59m
Flight
83.15 mi
133.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.55 mi
Kilometers
152.16 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Williamson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Bergen
NY

Village in Genesee County, New York, United States

From Amherst
47.2 mi
00h 59m
To Williamson
47.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.2 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Outer Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 East: Ridge Road East

    1288 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Keeler Street Expressway

    22.8 mi · 32 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    3255 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
41.2 mi · 44%
Keeler Street Expressway
22.8 mi · 24%
Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 20%
West Ridge Road
2.87 mi · 3%
Outer Loop
2.83 mi · 3%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

41.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bergen
00h 59m from Amherst
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Williamson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Bergen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Amherst and 47.3 miles from Williamson.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bergen

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

28 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

67 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

79 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

88 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 83.15 mi (133.82 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Williamson

Town in New York, United States

Population6,688
Coordinates43.2239500, -77.1860900
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Williamson (-77.18609, 43.22395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.97 $29.93
Premium $4.86 $16.24 $32.47
Diesel $4.69 $15.68 $31.36

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 Williamson. The current time is 22:43:28.

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.