How far is Horseheads, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Horseheads and Amherst is 115.25 miles (185.48 km).
Flight distance from Horseheads, NY to Amherst, NY is 115.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Horseheads to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Horseheads, New York to Amherst, New York is: 144.61 miles (232.72 km) by car.
Driving from Horseheads to Amherst will take approximately 02 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Horseheads
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 6244 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°10'1"N 76°49'14"W |
| Latitude | 42.1670200 |
| Longitude | -76.8205100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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 Horseheads and Amherst
The distance between Horseheads and Amherst is 233 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 35 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 Horseheads and Amherst. The current time is 02:46:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.32 liters (5.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Horseheads and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Horseheads to Amherst is $19.21 (diesel $23.95).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $19.21 | $21.78 | $23.7 | $23.95 |
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 May 09, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Horseheads 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 Horseheads 245.6 miles (395 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Horseheads 285.24 miles (459 km)
