How far is Duanesburg, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Duanesburg, NY to Amherst, NY is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duanesburg and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duanesburg and Amherst.
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Start on Depot Road
29 m · 3 sec · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Duanesburg Road
33 m · 5 sec · Duanesburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 30A
14.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 30A
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Turn straight onto State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Continue on East Main Street
1236 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
225.8 mi · 4 hr 21 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 Duanesburg and Amherst.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
226 mi · 04h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duanesburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duanesburg to Amherst?
The road trip is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Duanesburg and 129.1 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Duanesburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duanesburg and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 236.72 mi (380.97 km).
#1 Duanesburg
Town of New York, USA
| Population | 5,942 |
| Coordinates | 42.7620200, -74.1337400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.64 | $81.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $44.09 | $88.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
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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