How far is Newfield, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Newfield, NY to Amherst, NY is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newfield and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newfield and Amherst.
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Start on Main Street
2435 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Trumbulls Corners Road
76 m · 8 sec · Trumbulls Corners Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmira Road
65 m · 3 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 13
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Turn right onto State Highway 224
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 224
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 224
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 224
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Continue on Clawson Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Clawson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Catherine Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Catherine Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on North Madison Avenue
33.1 mi · 43 min · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 17 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street
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Continue on Lyons Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lyons Road
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Take the exit left
773 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
92.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Newfield 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
92.5 mi · 01h 47m
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 Newfield 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 Newfield to Amherst?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Newfield and 72.3 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newfield and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newfield and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.16 km).
#1 Newfield
Town in southern upstate New York
| Population | 4,922 |
| Coordinates | 42.3620200, -76.5907800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.88 | $47.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
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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