How far is Ira, NY from Amherst, NY?

The driving distance from Ira, NY to Amherst, NY is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.2 mi
02h 09m
Flight
114.41 mi
184.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.41 mi
Kilometers
184.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.2 mi
Kilometers
214.37 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ira
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ira
2026-04-17T23:29
Arrive Amherst
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ira
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Ira
66.2 mi
01h 04m
To Amherst
67 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ira and Amherst.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferris Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Ferris Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ira Station Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ira Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 34

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 34

  4. 4

    Continue on North Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 34

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 34

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    870 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3204 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1117 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sheridan Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millersport Highway

    143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
116 mi · 87%
State Highway 34
10.7 mi · 8%
Youngmann Expressway
1.76 mi · 1%
Ira Station Road
1.16 mi · 1%
North Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Sheridan Drive
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

116 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 04m from Ira
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ira and Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ira to Amherst?

The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Ira and 67 miles from Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ira and Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henrietta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ira and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 114.41 mi (184.13 km).

Ira

#1 Ira

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

Population2,185
Coordinates43.2214600, -76.5563300
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferris Road (-76.556225, 43.221463)
End: Millersport Highway (-78.799874, 42.978447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.79 L · about $18.84
Round trip
$37.68
9.4 gal · 35.58 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.84 $37.68
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.06 $42.12
Premium $4.86 $22.85 $45.69
Diesel $4.69 $22.06 $44.12

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ira and Amherst. The current time is 23:29:17.

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.