How far is Rochester, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Rochester, NY to Amherst, NY is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Amherst.
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Start on South Plymouth Avenue
1208 ft · 46 sec · South Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 490 West: Buffalo
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
22.2 mi · 27 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 Rochester 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
41.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Amherst?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Rochester and 34.5 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 61.01 mi (98.18 km).
#1 Rochester
County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,202 |
| Coordinates | 43.1547800, -77.6155600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
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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