How far is Rensselaer, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rensselaer and Amherst is 257.33 miles (414.13 km).
Flight distance from Rensselaer, NY to Amherst, NY is 257.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Rensselaer to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rensselaer, New York to Amherst, New York is: 284.86 miles (458.44 km) by car.
Driving from Rensselaer to Amherst will take approximately 04 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 9142 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°38'33"N 73°44'34"W |
| Latitude | 42.6425800 |
| Longitude | -73.7429000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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 Rensselaer and Amherst
The distance between Rensselaer and Amherst is 458 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 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 Rensselaer and Amherst. The current time is 08:39:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.05 liters (10.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rensselaer and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rensselaer to Amherst is $37.83 (diesel $47.18).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $37.83 | $42.9 | $46.68 | $47.18 |
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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 152.65 miles (246 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Rensselaer 194.29 miles (313 km)
