How far is Lancaster, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Amherst is 8.47 miles (13.63 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, NY to Amherst, NY is 8.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, New York to Amherst, New York is: 11.83 miles (19.03 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Amherst will take approximately 00 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 10064 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°54'2"N 78°40'13"W |
| Latitude | 42.9006100 |
| Longitude | -78.6703100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Lancaster and Amherst
The distance between Lancaster and Amherst is 19 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 12 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 Lancaster and Amherst. The current time is 08:56:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.58 liters (0.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Amherst is $1.57 (diesel $1.96).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $1.57 | $1.78 | $1.94 | $1.96 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster 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
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