How far is New Scotland, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from New Scotland, NY to Amherst, NY is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Scotland and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Scotland and Amherst.
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Start on New Scotland Road
1 km · 1 min · New Scotland Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Road
37 m · 4 sec · Maple Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Road
1292 ft · 37 sec · Maple Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2570 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Altamont Road
1222 ft · 35 sec · Altamont Road
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Turn straight onto School Road
1.4 km · 2 min · School Road
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Continue on Depot Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 146
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 146
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Turn right onto Route 158
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 158
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Turn left onto Western Turnpike
14.7 mi · 21 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 30A
14.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 30A
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Turn straight onto State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Continue on East Main Street
1236 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
225.8 mi · 4 hr 21 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 New Scotland 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
226 mi · 04h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Scotland and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Scotland to Amherst?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from New Scotland and 149.7 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Scotland and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Scotland and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 248.84 mi (400.47 km).
#1 New Scotland
Town in New York
| Population | 8,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.6286900, -73.9134600 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $45.35 | $90.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.19 | $98.39 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $47.50 | $95.01 |
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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