How far is New York City, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New York City and Amherst is 292.08 miles (470.05 km).
Flight distance from New York City, NY to Amherst, NY is 292.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from New York City to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Amherst, New York is: 391.17 miles (629.53 km) by car.
Driving from New York City to Amherst will take approximately 06 hours 14 minutes.
#1 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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 New York City and Amherst
The distance between New York City and Amherst is 630 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 59 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 New York City and Amherst. The current time is 23:43:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 52.25 liters (13.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New York City and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New York City to Amherst is $51.96 (diesel $64.79).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $51.96 | $58.91 | $64.1 | $64.79 |
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 November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New York City and Amherst (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
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