How far is Rochester, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rochester and Amherst is 61 miles (98.18 km).
Flight distance from Rochester, NY to Amherst, NY is 61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Rochester to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rochester, New York to Amherst, New York is: 68.31 miles (109.93 km) by car.
Driving from Rochester to Amherst will take approximately 01 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Rochester
County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 7202 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°9'17"N 77°36'56"W |
| Latitude | 43.1547800 |
| Longitude | -77.6155600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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 Rochester and Amherst
The distance between Rochester and Amherst is 110 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 13 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 Rochester and Amherst. The current time is 15:47:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.12 liters (2.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Amherst is $9.07 (diesel $11.31).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $9.07 | $10.29 | $11.19 | $11.31 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rochester 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 Rochester 343.81 miles (553 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Rochester 384.83 miles (619 km)
