How far is Big Flats, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Big Flats, NY to Amherst, NY is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Livingston County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Flats and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Flats and Amherst.
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Start on Canal Street
1429 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1283 ft · 37 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
742 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
33.1 mi · 38 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
1117 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Millersport Highway
143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Flats and Amherst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Genesee Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Big Flats and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Flats to Amherst?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Groveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Big Flats and 69.2 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.52 one way or $39.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Flats and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Groveland
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 Groveland.
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 Big Flats and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 111.19 mi (178.95 km).
#1 Big Flats
Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York
| Population | 7,402 |
| Coordinates | 42.1373000, -76.9369100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120,809 |
| Coordinates | 42.9783900, -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millersport Highway (-78.799874, 42.978447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.52 | $39.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.67 | $47.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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