How far is Rye, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Rye, NY to Amherst, NY is about 394.1 miles (634.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Amherst.
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Start on Boston Post Road
102 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Boston Post Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
154 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33.5 mi · 40 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue straight
104.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Rye and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
105 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Rye and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rye to Amherst?
The road trip is about 394.1 miles (634.2 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Rye and 208.7 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.15 one way or $124.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rye and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point
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 Whitney Point.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 296.75 mi (477.57 km).
#1 Rye
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 46,100 |
| Coordinates | 40.9806500, -73.6837400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $4.47 | $62.15 | $124.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $69.58 | $139.16 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $75.14 | $150.28 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $90.64 | $181.28 |
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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