How far is Lee, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Lee, NY to Amherst, NY is about 190 miles (305.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Amherst.
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Start on Lee Valley Road
20 m · 3 sec · Lee Valley Road
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Turn right onto Rome-Taberg Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rome-Taberg Road
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Continue on State Highway 69
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 69
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Turn right onto Main Street
936 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Blossvale Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Blossvale Road
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Turn right onto McConnellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · McConnellsville Road
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 49
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Turn left onto State Route 13
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on North Peterboro Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Peterboro Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Peterboro Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peterboro Street
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Take the ramp sharp left
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2939 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
158.5 mi · 3 hr 3 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 Lee and Amherst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
158 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lee and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee to Amherst?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Lee and 97.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lee and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Phelps
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phelps.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 164.09 mi (264.07 km).
#1 Lee
City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,328 |
| Coordinates | 43.2784000, -75.5715700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.86 | $53.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.02 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.57 | $65.14 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.45 | $62.90 |
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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