Trip from Amherst, NY to Irvington, NY

Drive Time

7h 39m

Distance

363.2 mi

585 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

7h 30m ★

6 AM

7h 39m

8 AM

7h 59m

10 AM

7h 46m

12 PM

7h 44m

3 PM

7h 47m

5 PM

7h 58m

8 PM

7h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Amherst, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Irvington, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, NY to Irvington, NY covers 363.2 miles and takes about 7h 39m 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 $59.13 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

181.6 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 39m drive with frequent turns across 363.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 39m, 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 Irvington, 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 Irvington, NY.

Start on Millersport Highway

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 290 E

Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 90 East: Albany

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

0.5 mi · 59 sec · NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

Keep slight right

328 ft · 8 sec

Continue on State Route 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left

4.1 mi · 7 min

At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on Clark Street Road

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

459 ft · 17 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on West Genesee Street Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on State Highway 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto North West Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp left

0.7 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge slight left

45 mi · 54 min

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

7.1 mi · 9 min · US 6: Bear Mountain

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

344 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Circle

Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway South

Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

8.1 mi · 10 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

0.2 mi · 39 sec · US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

Turn left onto South Broadway

1.5 mi · 4 min · South Broadway

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Main Street

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 181.6 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 3h 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181.6 miles or 3h 49m 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 Irvington, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 363.2 miles and 7h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 181.6 mi from Amherst, NY · 3h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.6 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Irvington, NY

The final approach into Irvington, 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 Irvington, 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

$59.13 one way

$118.25 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$64.07	$128.15
premium	$4.88	$69.82	$139.65
diesel	$5.64	$80.69	$161.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	109	1	$38.14	$17.43
Efficient EV	90.8	1	$31.78	$14.53
EV Truck/SUV	145.3	1	$50.85	$23.24

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Amherst, NY

Evening in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Irvington, NY

Evening in Irvington on Sunday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

182 mi in

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

6 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

7h 39m 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 Irvington, NY covers 363.2 miles and takes about 7h 39m 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 181.6 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 $59.13 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 39m, 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 Irvington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Amherst, NY to Irvington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.