How far is Troy, NY from Amherst, NY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Troy and Amherst is 259.26 miles (417.25 km).

Flight distance from Troy, NY to Amherst, NY is 259.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Troy to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Troy, New York to Amherst, New York is: 287.95 miles (463.41 km) by car.

Driving from Troy to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 22 minutes.

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York. It is located on the Hudson River in the eastern part of the state. Troy is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Population	48804
GPS Coordinates	42°43'42"N 73°41'30"W
Latitude	42.7284100
Longitude	-73.6917900
Altitude	10
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

Starting point in Troy: Franklin Street (-73.691536,42.728381)
Ending point in Amherst: Millersport Highway (-78.799874,42.978447)

Estimated Travel Time Between Troy and Amherst

The distance between Troy and Amherst is 463 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 08 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 Troy and Amherst. The current time is 18:08:24.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	09 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	05 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	04 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	03 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.46 liters (10.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Troy and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Troy to Amherst is $38.25 (diesel $47.7).

New York gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.76	$4.27	$4.64	$4.69
Total	$38.25	$43.37	$47.19	$47.7

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 Troy and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.