How far is Scotia, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Scotia and Amherst is 244.92 miles (394.17 km).
Flight distance from Scotia, NY to Amherst, NY is 244.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Scotia to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Scotia, New York to Amherst, New York is: 265.48 miles (427.25 km) by car.
Driving from Scotia to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Scotia
Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States
| Population | 7618 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°49'35"N 73°57'51"W |
| Latitude | 42.8264700 |
| Longitude | -73.9642900 |
| 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 Scotia and Amherst
The distance between Scotia and Amherst is 427 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 44 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 Scotia and Amherst. The current time is 08:46:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.46 liters (9.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scotia and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scotia to Amherst is $35.26 (diesel $43.97).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $35.26 | $39.98 | $43.51 | $43.97 |
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 Scotia 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 Scotia 162.91 miles (262 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Scotia 210.92 miles (339 km)
