How far is Westbury, NY from Amherst, NY?
The driving distance from Westbury, NY to Amherst, NY is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbury and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbury and Amherst.
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Start on Westbury Red Creek Road
14 m · 4 sec · Westbury Red Creek Road
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Turn right onto Westbury Cut Off Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Westbury Cut Off Road
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Turn right onto State Route 370
1.1 km · 57 sec · State Route 370
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Turn straight onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left
47.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward NY 390
53 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 390 South
2794 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
2.6 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
1605 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 490 West: Buffalo
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Expressway
19 mi · 23 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.3 mi · 48 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 Westbury and Amherst.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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47.6 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbury and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbury to Amherst?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Gates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Westbury and 62.6 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westbury and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near North Gates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Gates.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbury and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.63 km).
#1 Westbury
Village in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 43.2147900, -76.7107800 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
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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