How far is Schenectady, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Schenectady and Amherst is 246.23 miles (396.28 km).
Flight distance from Schenectady, NY to Amherst, NY is 246.23 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Schenectady to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Schenectady, New York to Amherst, New York is: 266.68 miles (429.17 km) by car.
Driving from Schenectady to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 03 minutes.
#1 Schenectady
The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. It is located on the Mohawk River in upstate New York. Schenectady is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Schenectady Museum and the General Electric Corporate Archives.
| Population | 65231 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W |
| Latitude | 42.8142400 |
| Longitude | -73.9395700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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 Schenectady and Amherst
The distance between Schenectady and Amherst is 429 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 46 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 Schenectady and Amherst. The current time is 20:35:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.62 liters (9.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Schenectady and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Schenectady to Amherst is $35.42 (diesel $44.17).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $35.42 | $40.16 | $43.7 | $44.17 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Schenectady 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 Schenectady 167.32 miles (269 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Schenectady 208.91 miles (336 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Schenectady 176.89 miles (285 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Schenectady 173.98 miles (280 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Schenectady 170.18 miles (274 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Schenectady 187.6 miles (302 km)
