How far is Amherst, NY from Wilton, NY?
The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Wilton, NY is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Wilton.
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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
209 mi · 4 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 29
60 m · 6 sec · State Route 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1126 ft · 24 sec · North East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 29
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29
12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29
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Turn left onto Middle Grove Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Middle Grove Road
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Turn left onto Hyspot Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hyspot Road
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Continue on Russell Road
1859 ft · 44 sec · Russell Road
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Turn left onto South Greenfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Greenfield Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Greenfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Road
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Continue on Gailor Road
1934 ft · 38 sec · Gailor Road
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Turn left onto Saratoga Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Road
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Turn right onto Ballard Road
771 ft · 18 sec · Ballard Road
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Turn left onto Northern Pines Road
602 ft · 15 sec · Northern Pines Road
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Turn right onto Gansevoort Road
10 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Wilton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
209 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Wilton?
The road trip is about 277.3 miles (446.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Amherst and 138.9 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.21 one way or $78.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 255.47 mi (411.14 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilton
Town in New York
| Population | 16,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.1800700, -73.7442900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-73.74429, 43.18007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.82 | $87.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.54 | $95.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.91 | $91.81 |
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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