Origin
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Friday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Greece, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Greece, NY
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Trip Overview
This 69.2-mile drive from Amherst, NY, to Greece, NY, will take you about 1 hour and 25 minutes. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily use the New York State Thruway and Western Expressway, with a portion on the Outer Loop. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11. Since it's a relatively short distance, you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. Both locations are within the Northeast region and New York state, making for a simple point-to-point journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 30% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.2 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition between the Thruway, Western Expressway, and Outer Loop, the road character will shift, providing a varied feel behind the wheel without being overly demanding. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a functional connection between points.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
45 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
5
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward NY 390 North: Greece
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9A
Toward NY 390 North: Greece
5
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
NY 390 / Outer Loop
Merge onto NY 390 / Outer Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 24B
Toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Amherst, NY to Greece, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.
Rochester
45 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 41.2 mi | 47m |
| Western Expressway | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Outer Loop | 3 mi | 4m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Millersport Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 41.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on NY 263
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Millersport Highway
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 290 E
3
Merge onto I 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 90
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 47
Toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 490
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Western Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9A
Toward NY 390 North: Greece
9
Merge onto NY 390
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 24B
Toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto NY 104
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
12
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Amherst, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greece, NY
The final approach into Greece, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.39 one way
$22.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.06
New York State Thruway
(41.2 mi)
$2.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Greece, NY
Late night in Greece on Friday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Greece, NY covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Western Expressway, Outer Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 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 $11.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Amherst, NY to Greece, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.
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