How far is Stony Point, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Stony Point, NY to Amherst, NY is about 291 miles (468.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Point and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Point and Amherst.
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Start on Stony Point Road
52 m · 7 sec · Stony Point Road
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Turn right onto River Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Continue on South Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Street
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Turn left
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I 787, US 9: Troy
115 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Montreal, Buffalo, Exits 24-61
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
5.3 mi · 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272.4 mi · 5 hr 15 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 Stony Point and Amherst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
272 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Stony Point and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stony Point to Amherst?
The road trip is about 291 miles (468.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Stony Point and 146 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.17 one way or $82.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Stony Point and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near East Syracuse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Syracuse.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stony Point and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 257.96 mi (415.15 km).
#1 Stony Point
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 15,289 |
| Coordinates | 42.5511900, -73.7467900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $4.01 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.02 | $92.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $49.92 | $99.84 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $48.21 | $96.41 |
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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