How far is Newfane, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Newfane, NY to Amherst, NY is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newfane and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfane and Amherst.
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Start on Ketchum Avenue
20 m · 12 sec · Ketchum Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lockport-Olcott Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Lockport-Olcott Road
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Continue on Lockport Olcott Road
1890 ft · 34 sec · Lockport Olcott Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1255 ft · 29 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto North Transit Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Transit Street
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Continue on South Transit Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Transit Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 South
628 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Millersport Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Millersport Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Millersport Highway
6.1 mi · 10 min · 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 Newfane and Amherst.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Millersport Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Millersport Highway
6.14 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newfane 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 Newfane to Amherst?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Newfane and 15.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newfane and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near South Lockport
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 South Lockport.
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newfane and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.04 km).
#1 Newfane
Town in Windham County, Vermont
| Population | 9,271 |
| Coordinates | 43.2867200, -78.7103100 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
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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