How far is Gates, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Gates, NY to Amherst, NY is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gates and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates and Amherst.
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Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road
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Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Route 29
4 mi · 5 min · Route 29
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
828 ft · 24 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
1714 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
115 m · 12 sec · US 9
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Continue on US 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
246 mi · 4 hr 44 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 Gates and Amherst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
246 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gates and Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gates to Amherst?
The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Lyncourt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Gates and 144.7 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.69 one way or $81.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gates and Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Lyncourt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyncourt.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gates and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 260.75 mi (419.64 km).
#1 Gates
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 28,259 |
| Coordinates | 43.0914600, -73.6381700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.34 | $98.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.64 | $95.29 |
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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