How far is Lloyd, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Lloyd, NY to Amherst, NY is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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.
Town in Schuyler County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lloyd and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd and Amherst.
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Start on New Paltz Road
3214 ft · 1 min · New Paltz Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto NY 299
2.4 mi · 4 min · NY 299
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Take the ramp left
541 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on I 87
938 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272.4 mi · 5 hr 15 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 Lloyd 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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272 mi · 05h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lloyd 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 Lloyd to Amherst?
The road trip is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Dix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Lloyd and 176.2 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.67 one way or $99.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lloyd and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Dix
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 Dix.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lloyd and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 259.35 mi (417.38 km).
#1 Lloyd
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,678 |
| Coordinates | 41.7362000, -74.0054200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $49.67 | $99.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.52 | $111.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $60.23 | $120.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $58.16 | $116.32 |
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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