How far is Newark, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Newark, NY to Amherst, NY is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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.
City in Monroe County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Amherst.
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Start on North Main Street
10 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Union Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Union Street
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Continue on State Route 31
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Palmyra-Newark Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Palmyra-Newark Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 31
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pittsford-Palmyra Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Pittsford-Palmyra Road
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Continue on Palmyra Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Palmyra Road
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Turn left onto Turk Hill Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Turk Hill Road
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Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Victor-Pittsford Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90: New York State Thruway
736 ft · 18 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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark to Amherst?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Riga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Newark and 47.7 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Riga
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 Riga.
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 Newark and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 86.24 mi (138.79 km).
#1 Newark
Village in Wayne County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,750 |
| Coordinates | 43.0467300, -77.0952500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
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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