How far is Boston, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Boston and Amherst is 24.35 miles (39.19 km).
Flight distance from Boston, NY to Amherst, NY is 24.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Boston, New York to Amherst, New York is: 29.57 miles (47.58 km) by car.
Driving from Boston to Amherst will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Boston
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 8069 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°37'44"N 78°44'15"W |
| Latitude | 42.6289500 |
| Longitude | -78.7375300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)
Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Amherst
The distance between Boston and Amherst is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Boston and Amherst. The current time is 12:29:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.95 liters (1.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to Amherst is $3.93 (diesel $4.9).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $3.93 | $4.45 | $4.84 | $4.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Boston 377.93 miles (608 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Boston 418.18 miles (673 km)
