How far is Greenfield, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Greenfield, NY to Amherst, NY is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenfield and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Amherst.
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Start on South Greenfield Road
3093 ft · 1 min · South Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Middle Grove Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · Middle Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 29
12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout
38 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1323 ft · 32 sec · North East Avenue
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 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 Greenfield and Amherst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenfield to Amherst?
The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Greenfield and 144.5 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.37 one way or $78.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 249.36 mi (401.3 km).
#1 Greenfield
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.1036900, -73.8640100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.00 | $88.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.74 | $95.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.10 | $92.19 |
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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