How far is Mendon, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Mendon, NY to Amherst, NY is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 01h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Genesee 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 Mendon and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon and Amherst.
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Start on Victor-Mendon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Victor-Mendon Road
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Turn left onto Phillips Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Phillips Road
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Turn right onto County Road 42
2101 ft · 45 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road
2631 ft · 45 sec · Victor-Pittsford Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: New York State Thruway
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
1813 ft · 24 sec · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1535 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
68.8 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Mendon 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
68.8 mi · 01h 20m
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 Mendon and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendon to Amherst?
The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Mendon and 36.3 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mendon and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford
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 Stafford.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 65.48 mi (105.38 km).
#1 Mendon
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 9,274 |
| Coordinates | 42.9978400, -77.5044400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
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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