Amherst, NY Road Trips

Drivers starting from Amherst, NY have 24 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 324 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Amherst, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

62

Longest Drive

483.1 mi

Tuckahoe, NY

Quickest Drive

11m

Tonawanda, NY

Plan Around Amherst, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Amherst, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Tuckahoe, NY to Amherst, NY 483.1 mi · 7h 43m Hampton Bays, NY to Amherst, NY 454.7 mi · 9h 37m Centereach, NY to Amherst, NY 423.3 mi · 8h 55m Bohemia, NY to Amherst, NY 422.3 mi · 8h 53m

Continue From Amherst, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Amherst, NY to Tuckahoe, NY 461.7 mi · 9h 45m Amherst, NY to Hampton Bays, NY 455.9 mi · 9h 35m Amherst, NY to Centereach, NY 425 mi · 8h 54m Amherst, NY to Bohemia, NY 423.9 mi · 8h 53m

Trips from Amherst, NY

Amherst, NY to Tuckahoe, NY

461.7 mi 9h 45m

Amherst, NY to Hampton Bays, NY

455.9 mi 9h 35m

Amherst, NY to Centereach, NY

425 mi 8h 54m

Amherst, NY to Bohemia, NY

423.9 mi 8h 53m

Amherst, NY to Bay Shore, NY

418.7 mi 8h 45m

Amherst, NY to North Babylon, NY

418.3 mi 8h 43m

Amherst, NY to Brentwood, NY

416.4 mi 8h 43m

Amherst, NY to Bethpage, NY

404.4 mi 8h 27m

Amherst, NY to North Valley Stream, NY

392 mi 8h 9m

Amherst, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY

390.9 mi 8h 7m

Amherst, NY to Queens, NY

383.7 mi 8h 10m

Amherst, NY to Brooklyn, NY

377.4 mi 8h 2m

Amherst, NY to Eastchester, NY

371.6 mi 7h 53m

Amherst, NY to Beekmantown, NY

366.3 mi 7h 33m

Amherst, NY to Beekman, NY

365.9 mi 7h 20m

Amherst, NY to Irvington, NY

363.2 mi 7h 39m

Amherst, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY

354 mi 7h 1m

Amherst, NY to Suffern, NY

347.4 mi 7h 16m

Driving from Amherst, NY

On average, trips departing from Amherst, NY run 324 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 462 miles (9h 45m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Amherst, NY include Tuckahoe, NY (461.7 mi, 9h 45m), Hampton Bays, NY (455.9 mi, 9h 35m), Centereach, NY (425 mi, 8h 54m), Bohemia, NY (423.9 mi, 8h 53m), and Bay Shore, NY (418.7 mi, 8h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 324-mile trip from Amherst, NY, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Amherst, NY and 38 routes heading into Amherst, NY, covering 62 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 462 miles.

The longest mapped route from Amherst, NY covers 462 miles and takes approximately 9h 45m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Amherst, NY runs about 324 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 324-mile trip from Amherst, NY costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Amherst, NY include Tuckahoe, NY, Hampton Bays, NY, Centereach, NY and Bohemia, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.