Distance from Jacksonville to Amherst by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to Amherst (NY) is 891 miles or 1434 kilometers or 774 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to Amherst is 1045 miles (1683 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 154 miles or 249 km.

Flight distance from Jacksonville, FL to Amherst, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Jacksonville and Amherst is 891 miles or 1434 km.
The nearest airport to Jacksonville, is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and the nearest airport to Amherst, is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

What is the average flight time from Jacksonville to Amherst?

Flight time from Jacksonville, FL to Amherst, NY is 2 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Jacksonville to Amherst Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Jacksonville, FL and Amherst, NY
This map shows the distance from Jacksonville, FL, Usa to Amherst, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Jacksonville, Florida to Amherst, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Amherst, NY

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Amherst, New York is 1045 miles or 1683 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Amherst, NY is 1045 miles or 1683 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Amherst, New York.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Amherst, New York is approximately 1045 miles (1683 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Amherst, NY

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Amherst, NY?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to Amherst take?
Jacksonville and Amherst are 19 hours 45 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 Jacksonville and Amherst

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and Amherst (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in JacksonvilleCurrent local time in Amherst
2026-11-13, 19:07:01 EST2026-11-13, 19:07:01 EST
How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and Amherst New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Jacksonville, FL and Amherst, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1045 mi 1683 km 907.48 nmi
Straight line distance 891 mi 1434 km 774 nmi
Difference 154 mi 249 km 133 nmi

Jacksonville Details

Jacksonville is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 19' 55.8'' Longitude: W 81° 39' 20.3''
Latitude30.33218
Longitude-81.65565
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Jacksonville

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Amherst Details

Amherst is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 0' 41.9'' Longitude: W 78° 45' 25.7''
Latitude43.01164
Longitude-78.75715
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Amherst

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Jacksonville, FL and Amherst, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 35 hours 3 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 17 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 22 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 2 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 7 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 8 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 22 minutes