Day trip from Hamilton to Amherst
Amherst lies 90 km (56 mi) east of Hamilton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 90 km (56 mi) apart, Amherst is a realistic day trip from Hamilton: about 1 h 28 min each way by road.
| Hamilton | Amherst | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 569,353 | 122,366 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in Amherst
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Amherst
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Staying in Amherst
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Common questions
How far is Amherst from Hamilton?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line, east of Hamilton; by road roughly 110 km (69 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Amherst by road?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Amherst?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Amherst?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.