How far is Potsdam, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potsdam and Amherst is 223.32 miles (359.4 km).
Flight distance from Potsdam, NY to Amherst, NY is 223.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Potsdam to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potsdam, New York to Amherst, New York is: 279.12 miles (449.21 km) by car.
Driving from Potsdam to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Potsdam
Village in New York
| Population | 8796 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°40'11"N 74°58'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.6697800 |
| Longitude | -74.9813100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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 Potsdam and Amherst
The distance between Potsdam and Amherst is 449 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 59 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 Potsdam and Amherst. The current time is 03:14:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.28 liters (9.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potsdam and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potsdam to Amherst is $37.07 (diesel $46.23).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $37.07 | $42.04 | $45.74 | $46.23 |
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 April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potsdam 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 Potsdam 360.28 miles (580 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Potsdam 387.59 miles (624 km)
