How far is Ghent, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ghent and Amherst is 267.18 miles (429.98 km).
Flight distance from Ghent, NY to Amherst, NY is 267.18 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Ghent to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ghent, New York to Amherst, New York is: 313.55 miles (504.61 km) by car.
Driving from Ghent to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5083 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'45"N 73°36'56"W |
| Latitude | 42.3292500 |
| Longitude | -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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 Ghent and Amherst
The distance between Ghent and Amherst is 505 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 36 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 Ghent and Amherst. The current time is 10:20:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.88 liters (11.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ghent and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ghent to Amherst is $41.65 (diesel $51.94).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $41.65 | $47.22 | $51.38 | $51.94 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ghent 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 Ghent 123.14 miles (198 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Ghent 160.78 miles (259 km)
