How far is Colonie, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colonie and Amherst is 252.18 miles (405.85 km).
Flight distance from Colonie, NY to Amherst, NY is 252.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Colonie to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colonie, New York to Amherst, New York is: 277.98 miles (447.37 km) by car.
Driving from Colonie to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Colonie
Town in Albany County, New York, United States
| Population | 7564 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°43'4"N 73°50'0"W |
| Latitude | 42.7178600 |
| Longitude | -73.8334600 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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 Colonie and Amherst
The distance between Colonie and Amherst is 447 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 58 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 Colonie and Amherst. The current time is 17:04:05.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.13 liters (9.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colonie and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colonie to Amherst is $36.92 (diesel $46.04).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $36.92 | $41.87 | $45.55 | $46.04 |
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 December 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colonie 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 Colonie 157.88 miles (254 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Colonie 198.39 miles (319 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Colonie 168.38 miles (271 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Colonie 164.28 miles (264 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Colonie 161.65 miles (260 km)
