How far is Poughkeepsie, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Poughkeepsie and Amherst is 264.3 miles (425.35 km).
Flight distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Amherst, NY is 264.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Poughkeepsie to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Poughkeepsie, New York to Amherst, New York is: 358.88 miles (577.57 km) by car.
Driving from Poughkeepsie to Amherst will take approximately 05 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York. It is located on the east bank of the Hudson River in the southeastern part of the state. Poughkeepsie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Poughkeepsie Historical Society and the Poughkeepsie Museum.
| Population | 42942 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°42'1"N 73°55'15"W |
| Latitude | 41.7003700 |
| Longitude | -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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 Poughkeepsie and Amherst
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Amherst is 578 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 25 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 Poughkeepsie and Amherst. The current time is 01:19:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.94 liters (12.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Poughkeepsie and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Poughkeepsie to Amherst is $47.67 (diesel $59.44).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $47.67 | $54.05 | $58.81 | $59.44 |
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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie 78.33 miles (126 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Poughkeepsie 116.62 miles (188 km)
Driving distance from Borough Park, NY to Poughkeepsie 89 miles (143 km)
Driving distance from Bushwick, NY to Poughkeepsie 89.38 miles (144 km)
Driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Poughkeepsie 86.78 miles (140 km)
Driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Poughkeepsie 91.29 miles (147 km)
