How far is Beacon, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Beacon and Amherst is 267.17 miles (429.97 km).
Flight distance from Beacon, NY to Amherst, NY is 267.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Beacon to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Beacon, New York to Amherst, New York is: 356.93 miles (574.43 km) by car.
Driving from Beacon to Amherst will take approximately 05 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Beacon
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States
| Population | 13930 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'17"N 73°58'10"W |
| Latitude | 41.5048200 |
| Longitude | -73.9695800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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 Beacon and Amherst
The distance between Beacon and Amherst is 574 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 22 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 Beacon and Amherst. The current time is 20:06:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.68 liters (12.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Beacon and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Beacon to Amherst is $47.41 (diesel $59.12).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $47.41 | $53.76 | $58.49 | $59.12 |
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 January 04, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Beacon 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 Beacon 62.71 miles (101 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Beacon 111.56 miles (180 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Beacon 72.28 miles (116 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Beacon 87.77 miles (141 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Beacon 65.57 miles (106 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Beacon 74.57 miles (120 km)
