How far is Gloversville, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Gloversville, NY to Amherst, NY is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gloversville and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloversville and Amherst.
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Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Perry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Perry Street
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
836 ft · 28 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Pleasant Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Pleasant Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
9 m · 8 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Cayadutta Street
1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1892 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto Dutchtown Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road
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Turn right
1959 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
2488 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
208.9 mi · 4 hr 2 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 Gloversville 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
209 mi · 04h 02m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gloversville and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Gloversville to Amherst?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.1 miles from Gloversville and 130.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Gloversville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloversville and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 225.15 mi (362.34 km).
#1 Gloversville
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,553 |
| Coordinates | 43.0528500, -74.3437500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.68 | $83.37 |
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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