How far is Glenville, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Glenville, NY to Amherst, NY is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Amherst.
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Start on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Big Tree Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1659 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Street
1859 ft · 37 sec · Big Tree Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn right onto Bronson Hill Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Bronson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avon-Lima Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avon-Lima Road
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Continue on Avon-East Avon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Place
116 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
40 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Caledonia-Avon Road
2230 ft · 29 sec · Caledonia-Avon Road
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Turn left onto Telephone Road
15.4 mi · 19 min · Telephone Road
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Turn right onto Ellicott Street Road
7.3 mi · 11 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 Glenville 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 then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Glenville 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 Glenville to Amherst?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 38.2 miles from Glenville and 47.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Glenville 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 Glenville and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.75 km).
#1 Glenville
City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 29,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.7800600, -77.6058300 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.62 | $27.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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