How far is Brockport, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Brockport, NY to Amherst, NY is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brockport and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brockport and Amherst.
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Start on Holley Street
9 m · 4 sec · Holley Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3039 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Road
8.2 mi · 14 min · Lake Road
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on South Lake Street
1724 ft · 44 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn sharp left onto Clinton Street Road
1465 ft · 23 sec · Clinton Street Road
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Continue on Buffalo Road
144 m · 7 sec · Buffalo Road
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Turn straight onto Chili-Riga Center Road
844 ft · 14 sec · Chili-Riga Center Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, LeRoy
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.3 mi · 48 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 Brockport and Amherst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.3 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Brockport 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 Brockport to Amherst?
The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Brockport and 30.2 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brockport and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Oakfield
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 Oakfield.
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brockport and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 46.36 mi (74.61 km).
#1 Brockport
Village in New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,868 |
| Coordinates | 43.2136700, -77.9391800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.86 | $19.71 |
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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