Distance from New York City to Amherst by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Amherst (NY) is 297 miles or 477 kilometers or 258 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Amherst is 380 miles (612 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 83 miles or 135 km.

New York City to Amherst Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Amherst, NY

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Amherst, New York is 380 miles or 612 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Amherst, NY is 380 miles or 612 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Amherst, New York.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Amherst, New York is approximately 380 miles (612 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Amherst, NY

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Amherst, NY?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Amherst take?
New York City and Amherst are 8 hours 6 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 New York City and Amherst

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Amherst (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Amherst
2025-12-19, 22:15:09 EST	2025-12-19, 22:15:09 EST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Amherst New York, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	380 mi	612 km	329.99 nmi
Straight line distance	297 mi	477 km	258 nmi
Difference	83 mi	135 km	71 nmi

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