How far is Hudson Falls, NY from Amherst, NY?

The driving distance from Hudson Falls, NY to Amherst, NY is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
325.11 mi
05h 00m
Flight
263.76 mi
424.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.76 mi
Kilometers
424.48 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.11 mi
Kilometers
523.22 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Mon, May 25, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson Falls
Mon, May 25, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Falls
2026-05-24T21:00
Arrive Amherst
Mon, May 25, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Falls
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Hudson Falls
149.4 mi
02h 30m
To Amherst
175.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Today

Areas Of Drizzle

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson Falls and Amherst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Falls and Amherst.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    6 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    112 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Place

    72 m · 8 sec · Park Place

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    856 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1177 ft · 52 sec · Depot Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    717 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hudson Falls Road

    3008 ft · 1 min · Hudson Falls Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bluebird Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Bluebird Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Route 9

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue on Saratoga Road

    2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs

    1714 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto US 9

    115 m · 12 sec · US 9

  15. 15

    Continue on US 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 67

    875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  25. 25

    Continue on Market Street

    560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  29. 29

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West

    2189 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road

    1117 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Sheridan Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Millersport Highway

    143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson Falls and Amherst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
246 mi · 76%
Adirondack Northway
15.7 mi · 5%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 4%
State Highway 67
4.67 mi · 1%
Malta Avenue
3.46 mi · 1%
Bluebird Road
3.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

246 mi · 04h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
263.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
02h 30m from Hudson Falls
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Hudson Falls and Areas Of Drizzle near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson Falls to Amherst?

The road trip is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Hudson Falls and 175.7 miles from Amherst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.98 one way or $91.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Hudson Falls and Areas Of Drizzle near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 9 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Falls and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 263.76 mi (424.48 km).

Hudson Falls

#1 Hudson Falls

City in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population6,988
Coordinates43.3006300, -73.5859500
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-73.585935, 43.30066)
End: Millersport Highway (-78.799874, 42.978447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.43 L · about $45.98
Round trip
$91.97
22.94 gal · 86.86 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $45.98 $91.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.40 $102.79
Premium $4.86 $55.76 $111.51
Diesel $4.69 $53.84 $107.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson Falls and Amherst. The current time is 21:00:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.