Distance from Houston to Amherst by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Amherst (NY) is 1296 miles or 2085 kilometers or 1125 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Amherst is 1491 miles (2400 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 195 miles or 315 km.
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Amherst, NY in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Amherst is 1296 miles or 2085 km.The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Amherst, is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the average flight time from Houston to Amherst?
Flight time from Houston, TX to Amherst, NY is 2 hours 58 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Houston to Amherst Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Amherst, NYThis map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Amherst, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Amherst, New York is displayed below.
Driving distance from Houston, TX to Amherst, NY
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Amherst, New York is 1491 miles or 2400 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Amherst, NY is 1491 miles or 2400 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Amherst, New York.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Amherst, New York is approximately 1491 miles (2400 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 27 to 28 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Houston, TX to Amherst, NY
How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Amherst, NY?The total driving time is 27 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Amherst take?
Houston and Amherst are 27 hours 51 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.
Time Difference between Houston and Amherst
Time difference between Houston (TX) and Amherst (NY) is 1 Hours.
Amherst time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.
| Current local time in Houston | Current local time in Amherst |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-14, 09:31:42 CST | 2025-12-14, 10:31:42 EST |
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Amherst New York, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Amherst, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1491 mi | 2400 km | 1294.78 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1296 mi | 2085 km | 1125 nmi |
| Difference | 195 mi | 315 km | 169 nmi |
Houston Details
Houston is located in Texas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 29.78574 |
| Longitude | -95.38881 |
| State | Texas |
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Amherst Details
Amherst is located in New York, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 43° 0' 41.9'' Longitude: W 78° 45' 25.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 43.01164 |
| Longitude | -78.75715 |
| State | New York |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Amherst, NY
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 50 hours 0 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 37 hours 30 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 33 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 30 hours 0 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 27 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 25 hours 0 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 23 hours 4 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 21 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 20 hours 0 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 18 hours 45 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 17 hours 38 minutes |