How far is Marcy, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Marcy, NY to Amherst, NY is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marcy and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marcy and Amherst.
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Start on the route
2.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oriskany Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oriskany Boulevard
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Turn left onto Charlotte Street
825 ft · 38 sec · Charlotte Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Utica Street
1735 ft · 1 min · Utica Street
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Turn left onto Cider Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cider Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
920 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2741 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
176.6 mi · 3 hr 24 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 Marcy and Amherst.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
177 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marcy 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 Marcy to Amherst?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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 95 miles from Marcy and 96.1 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marcy 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 Marcy and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 177.54 mi (285.73 km).
#1 Marcy
City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 9,393 |
| Coordinates | 43.1706300, -75.2915600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
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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