How far is Covington, VA from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Covington, VA to Amherst, NY is about 493.2 miles (793.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.7 miles (585.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Amherst.
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Start on West Main Street
50 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Monroe Avenue
625 ft · 23 sec · North Monroe Avenue
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Continue on Midland Trail
4.3 mi · 7 min · Midland Trail
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Take the ramp left
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Sam Black Church
1419 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
10 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canvas-Nettie Road
11.4 mi · 20 min · Canvas-Nettie Road
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Turn right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
139.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
139.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 East: Buffalo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
24 mi · 30 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Continue on New York State Thruway
75.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
1.5 km · 2 min
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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 Covington and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 79 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
140 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Amherst?
The road trip is about 493.2 miles (793.7 km) and usually takes 09h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Strabane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.6 miles from Covington and 246.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.7 miles (585.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.92 one way or $137.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near South Strabane
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 South Strabane.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 363.7 mi (585.32 km).
#1 Covington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,639 |
| Coordinates | 37.7934600, -79.9939500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 794 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 09m |
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 | $3.96 | $68.92 | $137.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $77.06 | $154.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $83.14 | $166.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $97.86 | $195.72 |
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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