Albany, New York to Amherst Center: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.9 miles 106 km · straight line
82.3 miles estimated 132.5 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albany, New York from Amherst Center?

The distance from Albany, New York to Amherst Center is 65.9 miles (106 km) as the crow flies. Amherst Center is located ESE of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82.3 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Amherst Center in Massachusetts.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York and Amherst Center. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, New York to Amherst Center

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 34min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, New York & Amherst Center

Quick Facts

Albany, New York
42.65°N, 73.76°W
America/New_York
45m elevation
Amherst Center
42.38°N, 72.52°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 378.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients