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Cities Near Amherst

Cities near Amherst, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Amherst, New York is Cheektowaga, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Cheektowaga6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Niagara Falls16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Welland23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
St. Catharines26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Oakville55 mi / 89 km1 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip
East York56 mi / 90 km1 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip
Hamilton56 mi / 90 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip
Burlington59 mi / 96 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip
Mississauga60 mi / 96 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip
Rochester61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Amherst

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines, Oakville. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Amherst include Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines, Oakville. The closest is Cheektowaga, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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