How far is Hamlin, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Hamlin, NY to Amherst, NY is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamlin and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamlin and Amherst.
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Start on Lake Road
2845 ft · 1 min · Lake Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto Kendall Mills Road
1054 ft · 52 sec · Kendall Mills Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monroe-Orleans County Line Road
75 m · 5 sec · Monroe-Orleans County Line Road
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Turn right onto Creek Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Kendall Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kendall Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Fancher Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Fancher Road
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Turn right
95 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on East Avenue
2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Salt Works Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Salt Works Road
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Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on East Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Transit Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Transit Street
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Continue on South Transit Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Transit Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 South
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Millersport Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Millersport Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Millersport Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · 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 Hamlin 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.
Rochester Road
Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamlin and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamlin to Amherst?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Hamlin and 34.9 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamlin and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamlin and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 49.65 mi (79.91 km).
#1 Hamlin
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 8,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3031200, -77.9211200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.31 | $20.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
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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