How far is Ogdensburg, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Ogdensburg, NY to Amherst, NY is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ogdensburg and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg and Amherst.
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Start on Franklin Street
111 m · 18 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
781 ft · 26 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2730 ft · 57 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
700 ft · 12 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Downtown Arterial Highway
1 km · 58 sec · Downtown Arterial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2147 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 68
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 68
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
18.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on State Route 37
13.3 mi · 15 min · State Route 37
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
2487 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
136.9 mi · 2 hr 38 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 Ogdensburg 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
137 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg to Amherst?
The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Ogdensburg and 139.7 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.45 one way or $76.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ogdensburg and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogdensburg and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 203.26 mi (327.11 km).
#1 Ogdensburg
City in New York, USA
| Population | 10,388 |
| Coordinates | 44.6942300, -75.4863400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.97 | $85.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.62 | $93.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.02 | $90.03 |
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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