How far is Kingsbury, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Kingsbury, NY to Amherst, NY is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsbury and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsbury and Amherst.
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Start on Church Road
26 m · 2 sec · Church Road
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Turn straight
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Park Place
71 m · 7 sec · Park Place
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Keep slight left
856 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1177 ft · 52 sec · Depot Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
717 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Hudson Falls Road
3008 ft · 1 min · Hudson Falls Road
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Turn left onto Bluebird Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Bluebird Road
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Turn left onto Route 9
3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Continue on Saratoga Road
2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
1714 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
115 m · 12 sec · US 9
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Continue on US 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
246 mi · 4 hr 44 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 Kingsbury and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury to Amherst?
The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 151.9 miles from Kingsbury and 178.2 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.70 one way or $93.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kingsbury and Showers And Thunderstorms near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsbury and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 266.75 mi (429.3 km).
#1 Kingsbury
Town of the United States
| Population | 12,210 |
| Coordinates | 43.3636800, -73.5315000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $46.70 | $93.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $52.20 | $104.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $56.63 | $113.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $54.69 | $109.37 |
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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