How far is Saranac Lake, NY from Amherst, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Saranac Lake and Amherst is 251.31 miles (404.45 km).
Flight distance from Saranac Lake, NY to Amherst, NY is 251.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Saranac Lake to Amherst with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Saranac Lake, New York to Amherst, New York is: 328.33 miles (528.39 km) by car.
Driving from Saranac Lake to Amherst will take approximately 05 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Saranac Lake
Village in New York
| Population | 5193 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°19'46"N 74°7'53"W |
| Latitude | 44.3295000 |
| Longitude | -74.1312700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| 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 Saranac Lake and Amherst
The distance between Saranac Lake and Amherst is 528 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 52 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 Saranac Lake and Amherst. The current time is 06:14:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.86 liters (11.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Saranac Lake and Amherst.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Saranac Lake to Amherst is $43.61 (diesel $54.38).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $43.61 | $49.45 | $53.8 | $54.38 |
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 Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake 299.12 miles (481 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Saranac Lake 336.85 miles (542 km)
