How far is Grand Island, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Grand Island and Amherst is 9.05 miles (14.57 km).
Flight distance from Grand Island, NY to Amherst, NY is 9.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Grand Island, New York to Amherst, New York is: 12.11 miles (19.5 km) by car.
Driving from Grand Island to Amherst will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Grand Island
Town in New York
| Population | 21767 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°1'59"N 78°57'45"W |
| Latitude | 43.0331100 |
| Longitude | -78.9625400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)
Estimated Travel Time Between Grand Island and Amherst
The distance between Grand Island and Amherst is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Grand Island and Amherst. The current time is 20:05:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.62 liters (0.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Island and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Island to Amherst is $1.61 (diesel $2.01).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.61 | $1.82 | $1.99 | $2.01 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grand Island and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Grand Island 412.07 miles (663 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Grand Island 453.1 miles (729 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Grand Island 417.36 miles (672 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Grand Island 418.72 miles (674 km)
