How far is Pleasantville, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Pleasantville, NY to Amherst, NY is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasantville and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasantville and Amherst.
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Start on Centralia-Hartfield Road
683 ft · 22 sec · Centralia-Hartfield Road
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Turn right onto Meadows Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Meadows Road
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Turn right onto Stockton-Hartfield Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Stockton-Hartfield Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue West
3115 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue West
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Continue on Cassadaga-Stockton Road
2 mi · 4 min · Cassadaga-Stockton Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1839 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
46.7 mi · 56 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
1.5 km · 2 min
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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 Pleasantville 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
46.7 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Pleasantville and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasantville to Amherst?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Brant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Pleasantville and 37.2 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Pleasantville and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Brant
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasantville and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 58.99 mi (94.93 km).
#1 Pleasantville
Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,227 |
| Coordinates | 42.2608900, -79.4283800 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
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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