How far is Mount Pleasant, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NY to Amherst, NY is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Amherst.
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Start on Mount Pleasant-Palermo
19 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo
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Continue on County Route 45
1406 ft · 44 sec · County Route 45
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Turn left onto Short Cut Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Short Cut Road
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Turn left onto Whittaker Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Whittaker Road
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Continue on County Route 176
1862 ft · 51 sec · County Route 176
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Continue on Whitaker Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Whitaker Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
3279 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on State Route 3
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Fulton Street
868 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto State Route 104
58.9 mi · 1 hr 21 min · State Route 104
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on West Ridge Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
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Take the exit straight toward NY 390
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
1605 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.3 mi · 48 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 Mount Pleasant and Amherst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 104
Turn left onto State Route 104
58.9 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Amherst?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Irondequoit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Mount Pleasant and 86.1 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Irondequoit
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 Irondequoit.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 125.23 mi (201.54 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Town in Westchester county, New York, USA
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 43.3870100, -76.3779900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.96 | $49.92 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.15 | $52.29 |
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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