How far is Oswego, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Oswego, NY to Amherst, NY is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oswego and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oswego and Amherst.
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Start on Water Street
6 m · 3 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
151 m · 16 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Seneca Street
3277 ft · 1 min · West Seneca Street
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Continue on State Route 104
68.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min · State Route 104
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on West Ridge Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
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Take the exit straight toward NY 390
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
1605 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.3 mi · 48 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 Oswego and Amherst.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 104
Continue on State Route 104
68.5 mi · 01h 35m
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 Oswego 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 Oswego to Amherst?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Irondequoit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Oswego and 80.3 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oswego and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Irondequoit
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 Irondequoit.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oswego and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 119.89 mi (192.94 km).
#1 Oswego
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,240 |
| Coordinates | 43.4553500, -76.5105000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.79 | $47.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
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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