How far is Port Jefferson, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Port Jefferson and Amherst is 326.08 miles (524.77 km).
Flight distance from Port Jefferson, NY to Amherst, NY is 326.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 54 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 49 minutes to travel from Port Jefferson to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Port Jefferson, New York to Amherst, New York is: 453.2 miles (729.35 km) by car.
Driving from Port Jefferson to Amherst will take approximately 07 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Port Jefferson
Incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 8127 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°56'47"N 73°4'9"W |
| Latitude | 40.9464900 |
| Longitude | -73.0692700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 120809 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°58'42"N 78°47'59"W |
| Latitude | 42.9783900 |
| Longitude | -78.7997600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)
Estimated Travel Time Between Port Jefferson and Amherst
The distance between Port Jefferson and Amherst is 729 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Port Jefferson and Amherst. The current time is 12:35:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 60.54 liters (15.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Port Jefferson and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Port Jefferson to Amherst is $60.19 (diesel $75.07).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $60.19 | $68.25 | $74.27 | $75.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Port Jefferson and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Port Jefferson 57.95 miles (93 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Port Jefferson 30.33 miles (49 km)
