The Good Witch Coffee Bar
Near the end, short detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 41m
Distance
364.9 mi
587 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
44 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
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Dobbs Ferry, NY
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The drive from Amherst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY covers 364.9 miles and takes about 7h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, New York State Thruway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.9 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.06 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.5 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| New York State Thruway | 107.5 mi | 2h 5m |
| I 81 | 45.4 mi | 54m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| US 6 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Start on NY 263
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 290
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NY 414
Turn left onto NY 318
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Dill Street
Continue on Loop Road
Turn left onto Genesee Street
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn right onto NY 281
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
Take the exit onto US 6
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto I 87; I 287
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 9
Continue on US 9
Turn right onto Oak Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.5 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dobbs Ferry, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, NY
This is one driving day of about 364.9 miles and 7h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 182.5 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
Near the end, short detour
Hastings-On-Hudson, New York
Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm
+19149204077
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Yonkers, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19149991010
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Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Monticello, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
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Corfu, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
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Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
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Cortland, New York
Hours: Closed
+16072994185
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Skaneateles, New York
Hours: Closed
+13156858500
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Buffalo, New York
Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
+17168563858
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Williamsville, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+17166317132
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17168373900
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+17168381249
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Buffalo, New York
Hours: 12–8 pm
+17162730600
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 361.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$60.06 one way
$120.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $64.95 | $129.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $70.72 | $141.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.57 | $161.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.37
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
$60
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
44 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Middletown, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Williamsville, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Williamsville, New York
1 DCFC
EVolve NY Charging Station
Stony Point, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monticello, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Middletown, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.31 | $17.52 |
| Efficient EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.93 | $14.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146 | 1 | $51.09 | $23.35 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Dobbs Ferry on Saturday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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The drive from Amherst, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY covers 364.9 miles and takes about 7h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 364.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amherst, NY and Dobbs Ferry, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway South.
Clyde
New York
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
Top landmarks
Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 41m. Total distance: 364.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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