How far is Watervliet, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watervliet and Amherst is 258.78 miles (416.46 km).
Flight distance from Watervliet, NY to Amherst, NY is 258.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Watervliet to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watervliet, New York to Amherst, New York is: 287.35 miles (462.44 km) by car.
Driving from Watervliet to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Watervliet
City in New York, USA
| Population | 9807 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°43'48"N 73°42'4"W |
| Latitude | 42.7300800 |
| Longitude | -73.7012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Watervliet and Amherst
The distance between Watervliet and Amherst is 462 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 Watervliet and Amherst. The current time is 06:57:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 44 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 49 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 38.38 liters (10.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watervliet and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watervliet to Amherst is $38.17 (diesel $47.6).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $38.17 | $43.28 | $47.09 | $47.6 |
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 Watervliet 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 Watervliet 158.68 miles (255 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Watervliet 195.52 miles (315 km)
