How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from Amherst, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Poughkeepsie and Amherst is 264.3 miles (425.35 km).

Flight distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Amherst, NY is 264.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Poughkeepsie to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, New York to Amherst, New York is: 358.88 miles (577.57 km) by car.

Driving from Poughkeepsie to Amherst will take approximately 05 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Poughkeepsie

The county seat of Dutchess County, New York. It is located on the east bank of the Hudson River in the southeastern part of the state. Poughkeepsie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Poughkeepsie Historical Society and the Poughkeepsie Museum.

Population 42942
GPS Coordinates 41°42'1"N 73°55'15"W
Latitude 41.7003700
Longitude -73.9209700
Altitude 62
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Poughkeepsie and Amherst

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Amherst is 578 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 25 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 Poughkeepsie and Amherst. The current time is 05:53:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 11 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 08 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.94 liters (12.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Poughkeepsie and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Poughkeepsie to Amherst is $47.67 (diesel $59.44).

New York gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.76 $4.27 $4.64 $4.69
Total $47.67 $54.05 $58.81 $59.44

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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 October 13, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Poughkeepsie and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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