Origin
Amherst, NY
Morning in Amherst on Monday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Borough Park, NY
Drive Time
6h 40m
Distance
406.1 mi
654 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 28m
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6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Borough Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 406.1 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.1 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 40m drive with frequent turns across 406.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 E is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Borough Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngmann Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 290 E
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Borough Park, NY.
1
Start on Millersport Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Millersport Highway
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 290 E
3
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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I 90 East: Albany
5
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
9
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
11
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
12
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
13
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
14
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
15
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
16
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
17
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
18
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
19
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
20
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
21
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
22
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
23
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
25
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
27
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
28
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
31
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
32
Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
33
Continue on Essex Freeway
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
34
Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 508 East: Jersey City
35
Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
36
Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
37
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
38
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
39
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
40
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
41
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
42
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
43
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
44
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
NY 9A
45
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Laight Street
46
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
47
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
48
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
49
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
50
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
51
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
52
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
McDonald Avenue
53
Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
54
Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
New Utrecht Avenue
55
Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
12th Avenue
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.1 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.1 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Borough Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amherst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, NY
This is one driving day of about 406.1 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Amherst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 203.1 mi from Amherst, NY · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.1 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Borough Park, NY
The final approach into Borough Park, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Borough Park, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.11 one way
$132.22 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $71.64 | $143.29 |
| premium | $4.88 | $78.07 | $156.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.22 | $180.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$123–$148
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.8 | 1 | $42.64 | $19.49 |
| Efficient EV | 101.5 | 1 | $35.53 | $16.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.4 | 2 | $56.85 | $25.99 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Borough Park, NY
Morning in Borough Park on Monday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 40m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, NY to Borough Park, NY covers 406.1 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 203.1 miles from Amherst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 40m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Borough Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amherst, NY to Borough Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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