How far is Clarkson, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Clarkson, NY to Amherst, NY is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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 Clarkson and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkson and Amherst.
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Start on West Ridge Road
15 m · 7 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Salt Works Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Salt Works Road
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Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Transit Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street
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Continue on South Transit Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Transit Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 South
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Millersport Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Millersport Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Millersport Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · 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 Clarkson 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.
Rochester Road
Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 00h 12m
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 Clarkson 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 Clarkson to Amherst?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Clarkson and 31.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarkson and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkson and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 47.39 mi (76.27 km).
#1 Clarkson
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2331200, -77.9275100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
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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