How far is Wesley Hills, NY from Amherst, NY?

The driving distance from Wesley Hills, NY to Amherst, NY is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
370.14 mi
05h 56m
Flight
273.17 mi
439.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.17 mi
Kilometers
439.62 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.14 mi
Kilometers
595.69 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amherst
Tue, Apr 21, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Wesley Hills
Wed, Apr 22, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wesley Hills
2026-04-21T15:42
Arrive Amherst
Tue, Apr 21, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wesley Hills
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lisle
NY

City in Broome County, New York, United States of America

From Wesley Hills
174.5 mi
02h 58m
To Amherst
195.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wesley Hills and Amherst.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wesley Hills and Amherst.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 306

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 306

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 202

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 202

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 45

    150 m · 20 sec · State Highway 45

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1006 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    33.5 mi · 40 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    104.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  21. 21

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  26. 26

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  31. 31

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road

    1117 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Sheridan Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Millersport Highway

    143 m · 14 sec · Millersport Highway

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Millersport Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wesley Hills and Amherst.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
138 mi · 37%
New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 27%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 11%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 3%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue straight

105 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97 mi
273.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
02h 58m from Wesley Hills
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wesley Hills and Partly Sunny near Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wesley Hills to Amherst?

The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Wesley Hills and 195.7 miles from Amherst.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97 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 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.36 one way or $104.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wesley Hills and Partly Sunny near Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Lisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lisle.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

82 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

83 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

105 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wesley Hills and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 273.17 mi (439.62 km).

Wesley Hills

#1 Wesley Hills

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

Population5,919
Coordinates41.1592600, -74.0698600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Amherst

#2 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 306 (-74.069918, 41.159264)
End: Millersport Highway (-78.799874, 42.978447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.44 L · about $52.36
Round trip
$104.72
26.12 gal · 98.88 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $52.36 $104.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $58.52 $117.04
Premium $4.86 $63.48 $126.97
Diesel $4.69 $61.30 $122.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Wesley Hills and Amherst. The current time is 15:42:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.