How far is Lewisboro, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Lewisboro, NY to Amherst, NY is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewisboro and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisboro and Amherst.
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Start on Shady Lane
45 m · 8 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn right onto Smith Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Smith Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Spring Hill Lane
1231 ft · 34 sec · Spring Hill Lane
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Continue on West Lane
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lane
53 m · 5 sec · West Lane
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
557 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Salem Road
3 mi · 7 min · North Salem Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Salem Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Salem Road
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Continue on Titicus Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Titicus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peach Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Peach Lake Road
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Turn left onto Danbury Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danbury Road
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Take the ramp right toward Newburgh, White Plains
2435 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
1556 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Lewisboro and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewisboro and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewisboro to Amherst?
The road trip is about 404.2 miles (650.5 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Lewisboro and 218.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.17 one way or $114.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewisboro and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point
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 Whitney Point.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewisboro and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 295.95 mi (476.28 km).
#1 Lewisboro
City in Westchester County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 12,417 |
| Coordinates | 41.2381500, -73.5226200 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $57.17 | $114.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $63.90 | $127.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $69.32 | $138.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $66.94 | $133.87 |
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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