How far is Sand Lake, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sand Lake and Amherst is 267.58 miles (430.62 km).
Flight distance from Sand Lake, NY to Amherst, NY is 267.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Sand Lake to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sand Lake, New York to Amherst, New York is: 293.59 miles (472.49 km) by car.
Driving from Sand Lake to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Sand Lake
Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
| Population | 8422 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°38'14"N 73°32'26"W |
| Latitude | 42.6373000 |
| Longitude | -73.5406700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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 Sand Lake and Amherst
The distance between Sand Lake and Amherst is 472 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 14 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 Sand Lake and Amherst. The current time is 23:47:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.22 liters (10.36 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sand Lake and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sand Lake to Amherst is $38.99 (diesel $48.63).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $38.99 | $44.22 | $48.11 | $48.63 |
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 Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake 149.02 miles (240 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Sand Lake 188.69 miles (304 km)
