How far is Geneseo, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Geneseo, NY to Amherst, NY is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneseo and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneseo and Amherst.
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Start on Main Street
33 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
20 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
1407 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Court Street
1 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street
9 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3177 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi · 35 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 Geneseo 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Geneseo 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 Geneseo to Amherst?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Geneseo and 30.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Geneseo and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneseo and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 51.33 mi (82.6 km).
#1 Geneseo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10,450 |
| Coordinates | 42.7959000, -77.8169500 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
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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