How far is Crawford, NY from Amherst, NY?

The driving distance from Crawford, NY to Amherst, NY is about 328.1 miles (528 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246 miles (395.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
328.08 mi
05h 20m
Flight
246.01 mi
395.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.01 mi
Kilometers
395.92 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.08 mi
Kilometers
528 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawford
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cortland
NY

City in New York, USA

From Crawford
155.7 mi
02h 40m
To Amherst
172.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crawford and Amherst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crawford and Amherst.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Springs Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Indian Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bruynswick Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Bruynswick Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 52

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 52

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Route 52

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1945 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Center Street

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Monticello Road

    2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

    86 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Road

    832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    753 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  27. 27

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  32. 32

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  37. 37

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  38. 38

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road

    1117 ft · 30 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Sheridan Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Millersport Highway

    143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawford and Amherst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 30%
Triangle Road
81.4 mi · 25%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 12%
Center Street
12.3 mi · 4%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 3%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

99.6 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.1 mi
246 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cortland
02h 40m from Crawford
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Crawford and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crawford to Amherst?

The road trip is about 328.1 miles (528 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Crawford and 172.4 miles from Amherst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 246 miles (395.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Crawford and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Cortland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cortland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cortland.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

89 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawford and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 246.01 mi (395.92 km).

Crawford

#1 Crawford

Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America

Population9,157
Coordinates41.6556500, -74.3282100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Springs Road (-74.328296, 41.655545)
End: Millersport Highway (-78.799874, 42.978447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.58 gal
43.82 L · about $46.42
Round trip
$92.85
23.16 gal · 87.64 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.42 $92.85
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.89 $103.78
Premium $4.86 $56.29 $112.58
Diesel $4.69 $54.36 $108.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crawford and Amherst. The current time is 06:57:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.