How far is Ghent, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Ghent, NY to Amherst, NY is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.2 miles (430 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ghent and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ghent and Amherst.
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Start on Garage Place Road
2345 ft · 2 min · Garage Place Road
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Continue on Church Street
1 km · 53 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 203
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 203
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Continue on Chatham Street
2673 ft · 1 min · Chatham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kinderhook Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kinderhook Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East: Boston, New York
1350 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1256 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New York City
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
6.2 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272.4 mi · 5 hr 15 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 Ghent and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272 mi · 05h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ghent 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 Ghent to Amherst?
The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Ghent and 158.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.2 miles (430 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.34 one way or $88.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ghent and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ghent and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 267.18 mi (429.98 km).
#1 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.3292500, -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $49.56 | $99.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $53.76 | $107.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $51.92 | $103.83 |
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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